The Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) is the eighth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, named after the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. HST was authorized and laid down as USS United States but her name was changed in February 1995 at the direction of then Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton. The keel was laid by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company on November 29, 1993, and the ship was christened on September 7, 1996. Margaret Truman Daniel, the daughter of the late President, served as sponsor of the ship. Capt. Thomas G. Otterbein is the first commanding officer.

July 12, 1997 Three Newport News shipworkers died during construction when a pump room filled with methane and hydrogen sulfide gases during a sewage leak.

June 8, 1998 The Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) Harry S. Truman departed Newport News Shipyard for the first time to conduct Builder's sea trials; Underway for acceptance trials from June 22-25.

July 2, PCU Harry S. Truman moved from Newport News to Pier 2 on Naval Station Norfolk.

July 25, USS Harry S. Truman was officially commissioned during a ceremony at Norfolk, Virginia.

August 13, The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier departed homeport for a two-week underway to conduct flight deck certification. The first aircraft catapult launch and arrested landing on Aug. 13.

From September 15-23, the Truman was underway for Fleet Carrier Qualifications and reactor drills.

October 5, USS Harry S. Truman arrived in Port Everglades, Fla., for a three-day visit to participate in Fleet Week Ft. Lauderdale.

October 17, The Truman departed Naval Station Norfolk for a Friends and Family Day Cruise.

November 2, CVN 75 departed homeport for a six-week Shakedown Cruise in the Puerto Rican Op. Area; Port visit to Mayport, Fla., to onload the Air Wing personnel from Nov. 8-10.

November 25, The Harry S. Truman anchored off St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, for a five-day port visit; Returned home on Dec. 17.

January 27, 1999 USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) and Fleet Carrier Qualifications (CQ) in the Cherry Point and Jacksonville Op. Areas.

From March 3-15, the HST was underway for F/A-18E/F CNO project testing and Fleet CQ; Conducted first carrier landings of the "Super Hornet."

March 20, The Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for a two-day Tiger Cruise to Newport News Shipbuilding to commence a five-month Post Shakedown Availability (PSA).

July 30, The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier moved "dead-stick" to Pier 12 on Naval Station Norfolk; Underway for sea trials from Aug. 18-19; Underway for flight deck certification from Aug. 25- Sept. 2.

September 15, The Truman emergency sortied from Naval Station Norfolk to evade the Hurricane Floyd.

From Sept. 21-29, USS Harry S. Truman was underway for another round of FRS/Fleet CQ; Port visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, from Sept. 30- Oct. 2.

October 26, The Harry S. Truman departed homeport for Carrier Qualifications with the FRS, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 and Training Command (TRACOM).

November 19, Capt. David L. Logsdon relieved Capt. Thomas G. Otterbein as commanding officer of the CVN 75; Underway again for FRS/Fleet/Training CQ from Dec. 3-14.

September 1, 2000 The Harry S. Truman BG returned to homeport after completing Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX); Underway for Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) in October.

November 28, USS Harry S. Truman departed Naval Station Norfolk for its maiden deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of Responsibility (AoR).

December 20, The Truman pulled into Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, for a four-day port call; Transited the Suez Canal on Dec. 27.

January 2, 2001 USS Harry S. Truman relieved USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Southern Watch (OSW); Entered the Arabian Gulf on Jan. 4.

January 27, CVN 75 pulled into Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, for a four-day liberty visit to Dubai; Inport Jebel Ali again from March 3-7.

March 29, The eight Nimitz-class aircraft carrier anchored off Sitrah, Bahrain, for a two-day visit to Manama; Inport Jebel Ali, U.A.E., from April 9-13.

April 27, USS Harry S. Truman transited the Strait of Hormuz southbound after relieved on station by USS Constellation (CV 64). The aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 flew 869 sorties, totaling more than 2,700 flight hours, during 84 fly days in support of Operation Southern Watch. Throughout the deployment, the battle group also participated in numerous international exercises, including Arabian Gauntlet, an 11-nation exercise that involved more than 20 ships.

May 5, The Harry S. Truman arrived in Marmaris, Turkey, for a four-day port call; Anchored off Rhodes, Greece, from May 9-12.

May 23, USS Harry S. Truman returned to Norfolk after a six-month deployment, travelling more than 44,000 nautical miles.

July 12, CVN 75 departed homeport for FRS/FS/TRACOM Carrier Qualifications in the VACAPES and Jacksonville OPAREA.

February 26, 2002 USS Harry S. Truman returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a four-day underway for sea trials, completing the six-month, $110 million worth, Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). The work included installation of a nine air conditioning plant and alteration to each of HST's catapults.

March 4, The Truman departed homeport for FS/TRACOM Carrier Qualifications and NMPTT in the Virginia Capes Op. Area.

March 15, Capt. Michael R. Groothousen relieved Capt. David L. Logsdon as CO of the USS Harry S. Truman.

March 30, The Harry S. Truman returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a 10-day underway for MTT.

April 30, USS Harry S. Truman recently pulled into Port Everglades, Fla., to participate in Broward County Navy Days and Fleet Week Ft. Lauderdale celebrations.

May 15, The HST returned to homeport after a three-week underway for ammo onload, FRS/TRACOM CQ and MTT in the VACAPES and Jacksonville Op. Areas.

June 4, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for a two-week Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) I/II.

From June 20- July 1, the Truman was underway for MTT 3 and FRS/TRACOM Carrier Qualifications in the Jacksonville and Virginia Capes OPAREA; Underway for Operational Reactor Safeguard Examination (ORSE) and FRS/TRACOM CQ from July 12-28.

August 23, USS Harry S. Truman departed Naval Station Norfolk for a TSTA III/FEP and Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).

September 10, An S-3B Viking, assigned to Sea Control Squadron (VS) 22, crashed about 25 miles south-southeast of Puerto Rico at 21.30 local time. Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey J. Gray, Lt. Cmdr. Michael D. Chalfant and Lt. j.g. Thomas B. McCombie were lost at sea.

September 27, The Harry S. Truman anchored off the coast of Key West, Fla., for a four-day port visit; Returned home on Oct. ?; Underway for Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) and ammo onload from Oct. 22- Nov. ?.

December 5, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for a scheduled Mediterranean deployment.

December 23, The Harry S. Truman arrived in Marseille, France, for four-day liberty port visit.

December 30, The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier pulled into Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, for a New Year's holiday port visit.

January 31, 2003 The Harry S. Truman arrived in Koper, Slovenia, for a six-day port call.

March 20, Shortly after initial operations began, USS Harry S. Truman launched its first combat sorties in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, from station in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

During the 29 days of combat operations, aircraft from CVW-3 launched more than 2,000 sorties and dropped more than 700 tons of ordnance on targets in Iraq.

May 6, The Harry S. Truman anchored off the coast of Portsmouth, England, for a six-day port visit.

May 23, USS Harry S. Truman returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a five-and-a-half month combat deployment.

July 10, The eight Nimitz-class aircraft carrier departed homeport for ammo offload and FRS/TRACOM CQ.

August 20, USS Harry S. Truman entered the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va., for a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA).

February 13, 2004 CVN 75 departed NNSY for a three-day underway to conduct sea trials after completing PIA one week ahead of schedule and 4 million dollars under budget.

February 23, The Truman departed homeport for flight deck certification and FRS/TRACOM/CVW-8 CQ.

From April 6-29, the HST was underway for Tailored Ship's Training Availability I/II/III and Final Evaluation Period (FEP); Conducted INSURV inspection from May 17-21.

June 2, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) and to participate in the Navy's Fleet Response Plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterannean. The HST joined six other Carrier Strike Groups in a demonstration of the ability to sortie U.S. naval power.

June 27, An F/A-18C, assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 115, crashed approximately 60 miles south of the Azores, in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, while conducting a routine training exercise. Capt. Franklin R. Hooks II was killed.

July 2, CVN 75 anchored off the coast of Naples, Italy, for a four-day port call; Participated in a multinational exercise Majestic Eagle, off the coast of Morocco, from July 11-16; Returned home on July 25.

July 29, Capt. James P. Gigliotti relieved Capt. Michael R. Groothousen as CO of the Harry S. Truman during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship at Norfolk.

From September 8-13, the Truman was underway for another round of CQ with Fleet Replacement Squadrons and CVW-8.

October 13, USS Harry S. Truman departed Naval Station Norfolk for its third major deployment, in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

From October 25-28, the Truman participated in the Joint Maritime Course, a miltinational NATO exercise, off the coast of Scotland.

October 31, USS Harry S. Truman CSG transited the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Mediterannean Sea.

November 5, The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier pulled into Souda Bay, Greece, for a four-day port visit.

November 20, USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group relieved the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) CSG on station in the North Arabian Gulf. The two carriers conducted ordnance and crew transfers prior to Kennedy’s departure, and Truman’s commencement of combat operations in support of OIF.

December 13, The Harry S. Truman anchored off the coast of Sitrah, Bahrain, for a five-day liberty port visit to Manama.

January 4, 2005 USS Harry S. Truman pulled into Jebel Ali, U.A.E., for a four-day liberty visit to Dubai.

March 19, The Truman transferred its duty to USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) after almost four months on station in the Arabian Gulf. Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 launched 2,577 sorties, totaling nearly 13,000 flight hours, in support of OIF and MSO; Transited the Suez Canal northbound on March 26.

April 5, The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier anchored in Stokes Bay for a five-day visit to Portsmouth, England.

April 18, USS Harry S. Truman returned to Norfolk after a six-month deployment.

June 22, CVN 75 recently departed homeport for FRS/TRACOM Carrier Qualifications (CQ).

July 19, USS Harry S. Truman and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 completed sustainment training under the Navy's Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP) during Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet's Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX 05-2) for the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) CSG.

July 29, The HST is currently underway for carrier qualifications and sustainment operations off the East Coast.

September 1, USS Harry S. Truman and USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) are making preparations to get underway today for areas off the U.S. Gulf Coast in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relief operations associated with Hurricane Katrina. They will join five other Norfolk-based ships that are already at sea and will remain on station for as long as necessary. The aircraft carrier will serve as the command center and afloat staging base, and will carry additional helicopters from Naval Air Station Jacksonville to support search and rescue (SAR) efforts.

September 17, The Harry S. Truman departed Gulf of Mexico and is currently conducting routine operations in the Atlantic Ocean; Returned to Norfolk on Sept. 23; Underway for carrier qualifications and sustainment training with the CVW-3 on Oct. 12.

November 6, The Harry S. Truman returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a five-day underway for ammo offload with the USS Enterprise (CVN 65), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8).

January 9, 2006 USS Harry S.Truman entered the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Va., for a 10-month Drydocking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA). The carrier is expected to remain in dry-dock until August.

July 28, Capt. Herman A. Shelanski relieved Capt. James P. Gigliotti as CO of the Harry S. Truman during a change-of-command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) on Naval Air Station Oceana.

December 20, The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier departed Norfolk Naval Shipyard to conduct sea trials.

January 26, 2007 CVN 75 departed Naval Station Norfolk to conduct flight deck certifications; Conducted ammo onload with the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) from Feb. 7-10.

March 20, The Harry S. Truman recently departed homeport for a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA).

April 10, Capt. Michael Ullrich, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 Chief of Staff, made a major milestone with his 800th career arrested recovery on board the aircraft carrier.

May 16, USS Harry S. Truman is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications; Underway for a Friends and Family Day Cruise on June 2; Underway again for CQ on June 5.

July 2, The HST recently departed homeport for a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), in preparation for the upcoming deployment.

July 20, USS Harry S. Truman arrived in Port Everglades, Fla., for a scheduled port visit prior to participating in Operation Bold Step (OBS). OBS will provide realistic training environments for U.S. and coalition forces that closely replicate the operational challenges routinely encountered during military operations around the world. More than 15,000 service members from three countries are scheduled to participate in the Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX).

August 15, The E-2C Hawkeye from VAW-120 "Greyhawks" crashed at approximately 11:00 p.m. following its launch from USS Harry S. Truman. The ship was approximately 150 miles southeast of the Virginia Capes conducting carrier qualifications. Three aviators were aboard the aircraft.

August 21, The search for Lt. Cameron N. Hall, Lt. Ryan K. Betton and Lt. j.g. Jerry R. Smith has been terminated and their status has now been listed as deceased.

September 18, The Truman is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications.

November 5, USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group departed Norfolk for a scheduled Arabian Gulf deployment.

November 20, USS Harry S. Truman pulled into Naples, Italy, for a six-day port visit.

December 11, Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 launched its first combat sorties in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from the station in the Arabian Gulf.

December 23, USS Harry S. Truman and fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) rescued seven mariners adrift in a raft in the central Arabian Gulf. The mariners had been transporting cargo from Dubai when their dhow sailed into rough seas and broke its keel. When the vessel started taking on too much water to remain afloat, the mariners abandoned ship into a life raft where they remained for two days before the rescue.

December 28, USS Harry S. Truman departed Jebel Ali, U.A.E., after a four-day liberty port visit to Dubai.

January 7, 2008 Two "Super Hornets", F/A-18E and F/A-18F, crashed during operations in the Arabian Gulf. The three aviators are safely back aboard the aircraft carrier, and are reported in good condition following an ejection.

January 16, CVN 75 recovered its 75,000th aircraft without a single mishap on Jan. 14. Another milestone was made when Capt. Rick Pawlowski, commanding officer of CVW-3, logged his 6,000th hour of flight in an E2-C Hawkeye. The Truman is currently underway in the Arabian Gulf supporting combat operations in Iraq.

January 25, USS Harry S. Truman pulled into Jebel Ali, U.A.E., for a routine port call; Inport Jebel Ali again from April 5-?.

April 19, Rear Adm. Mark Fox relieved Adm. Bill Gortney as Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman, while underway in the Arabian Gulf.

May 7, The Harry S. Truman anchored off the coast of Rhodes, Greece, for a scheduled port visit.

June 4, USS Harry S. Truman returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a seven-month deployment. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 aircraft flew more than 26,500 hours during 9,500 sorties. Of these, 2,459 were combat sorties directly supporting coalition forces operating on the ground in Iraq. The Air Wing flew almost 14,000 combat hours and expended 77,500 pounds of ordnance during 228 troops-in-contact events.

June 20, Rear Adm. Michael R. Groothousen retired after more than 30 years of service in a ceremony aboard the Harry S. Truman, where he was commanding officer from March 2002 through July 2004.

August 6, The Truman departed Norfolk for a Friends and Family Day Cruise.

February 14, 2009 USS Harry S. Truman returned to homeport after a two-day underway for sea trials, following a nearly seven-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va.

February 18, Capt. Joseph M. Clarkson relieved Capt. Herman A. Shelanski as CO of the Harry S. Truman during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.

March 11, The Truman is currently underway off the East Coast for carrier qualifications.

March 21, USS Harry S. Truman completed the onload of more than 1,800 tons of ammunition from USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5).

April 20, CVN 75 recently departed Norfolk for a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Phase (FEP).

May 8, Rear Adm. Patrick Driscoll relieved Rear Adm. Mark I. Fox as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman.

June 1, USS Harry S. Truman departed Naval Station Norfolk for a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment.

June 15, The Harry S. Truman is currently underway for a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX); Underway for work-up evolutions in mid-July; Underway for a Friends and Family Day Cruise on July 18.

July 24, Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr., relieved Admiral Jonathan Greenert as Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman at Naval Station Norfolk.

August 5, The EA-18G Growlers, assigned to the "Vikings" of Airborne Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 and "Scorpions" of Airborne Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, landed on board the Truman for the first time. CVN 75 is currently conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of Virginia.

September 11, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 09-4 in preparation for a deployment slated for early 2010.

November 5, The Harry S. Truman is currently underway for Carrier Qualifications (CQ); Underway again for CQ from Dec. 4-?.

January 20, 2010 USS Harry S. Truman departed homeport for CQ and a Sustainment Exercise (SUSTEX).

February 5, 2010 Capt. James Bynum relieved Capt. Andrew Lewis as Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman.

February 11, CVN 75 is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications; Underway for Group Sail operations on March 23; Underway for Independent Steaming Evolutions (ISE) on April 21.

May 21, USS Harry S. Truman CSG departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled Middle East deployment.

June 8, The Harry S. Truman arrived in Port of Marseille, France, for a four-day liberty visit; Conducted interoperability exercises with the Charles de Gaulle (R 91), from June 4-7.

June 13, USS Harry S. Truman anchored in the Bay of Hyeres to participate in the 100th anniversary celebration of French Naval Aviation; Transited the Suez Canal on June 18.

June 29, Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 launched its first combat sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

July 3, Cmdr. Timothy M. Hill relieved Cmdr. Edward L. Heflin as CO of the "Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony.

July 9, USS Harry S. Truman and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) concluded the three-day air defense interoperability exercise with French destroyer FS Jean Bart (D615).

August 10, The Truman departed Jebel Ali, U.A.E., after a four-day liberty port visit to Dubai.

August 12, Cmdr. Robert Coughlin relieved Cmdr. Jeffrey L. Hammer as CO of the "Zappers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony.

August 21, Two SH-60F, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 7, rescued eight Iranian mariners about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, after their vessel was set on fire, 50 miles away from the aircraft carrier, in the North Arabian Sea. After evaluated by medical staff and provided with clothing and food, aboard the Truman, they were transferred in a rigid-hull inflatable boat to the Iranian navy ship Chiroo on Friday.

September 10, CVN 75 recently pulled into Jebel Ali for another few days of rest and relaxation in United Arab Emirates.

September 25, Since arriving in the 5th Fleet AoR, aircraft assigned to CVW 3 completed more than 3,300 aircraft sorties and logged more than 10,200 flight hours, with more than 7,200 hours in support of coalition ground forces in Afghanistan.

November 1, USS Harry S. Truman departed Khalifa Bin Salman Port at Hidd after a four-day port visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

November 7, The flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman tallied it's 100,000th arrested landing.

November 9, Another milestone was reached when the Truman launched its 100,000th aircraft, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105.

December 1, USS Harry S. Truman transited Suez Canal after completed operations in the U.S. Central Command AoR. CVW-3 aircrews flew 2,915 missions into Afghanistan and Iraq and dropped 35,000 pounds of ordnance in support of OEF.

December 2, Cmdr. Rob Mathewson relieved Cmdr. Max Shuman as CO of the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony.

December 6, The Truman departed Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, after a three-day port call.

December 20, USS Harry S. Truman CSG returned to Norfolk after a seven-month deployment.

January 27, 2011 USS Harry S. Truman departed homeport for a Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRS-CQ).

February 1, The Navy’s newest airborne early-warning and control aircraft E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to Air Test Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20, made its first carrier takeoff aboard the Truman as part of a six-day suitability testing.

February 8, CVN 75 is currently underway conducting carrier qualifications for Naval Air Training Command (NATRACOM).

February 18, USS Harry S. Truman returned to Norfolk after completing an ammunition offload, Feb. 14-17, transferring more than 1,500 tons of ammunition to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2).

February 25, Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch relieved Rear Adm. Richard J. O'Hanlon as Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic, during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman.

March 25, USS Harry S. Truman entered the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va., for a 15-month Drydocking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA).

June 18, NNSY marked a milestone with the removal of the Truman's 89,000 pound main mast.

August 5, Capt. Tushar R. Tembe relieved Capt. Joseph M. Clarkson as CO of the CVN 75 during a change-of-command ceremony at the Half Moon Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk.

August 20, NNSY marked a milestone with the installation of 112,000-pound main mast, two days ahead of schedule.

November 8, Capt. Tushar Tembe died suddenly at Norfolk Naval Shipyard after he collapsed while departing the ship at approximately 10 a.m. The ship's medical response team provided immediate medical assistance until Tembe could be transported to Bons Secours Maryview Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been determined.

November 11, Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne assumed temporary command of the USS Harry S. Truman.

February 3, 2012 The eighth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier moved from Dry Dock #8 to Norfolk Naval Shipyard's Pier 6.

April 18, Operations Specialist Seaman Kevin Deshazo was found dead on Wednesday morning aboard the Harry S. Truman.

July 10, USS Harry S. Truman returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a three-day sea trials completing the DPIA.

July 16, CVN 75 departed Norfolk for an 11-day underway to conduct flight deck certification, CQ with the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 and CVW 8 and to conduct tests with an F/A-18D Hornet, assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, containing X-47B unmanned air vehicle (UAV) software as part of the Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) program.

July 18, The first operational EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Zappers" of Airborne Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130 and piloted by CO Cmdr. Richard A. Vaccaro, landed on board the Truman.

July 19, The first MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the "Argonauts" of Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 22, landed on board the HST.

July 22, An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Dusty Dogs" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, conducted a first landing on one of a two newly-added flight deck precision landing site that do not overlap the flight path for fixed-wing aircraft, adding enhanced flight operation capability to Truman’s embarked helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft squadrons.

August 2, USS Harry S. Truman underway again for carrier qualifications with the Naval Air Training Command (NATRACOM) and ammunition onload with the USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12).

August 16, Capt. S. Robert Roth relieved Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne as CO of the Harry S. Truman during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship at Naval Station Norfolk.

August 17, Rear Adm. Kevin M. Sweeney relieved Rear Adm. Herman A. Shelanski as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman.

September 4, The Truman departed Naval Station Norfolk for a week-long underway to conduct CVW-8/FRS/TRACOM Carrier Qualifications (CQ).

September 14, Adm. William E. Gortney relieved Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., as Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the HST.

September 24, USS Harry S. Truman departed homeport for a four-day underway period to conduct Combat Systems Ship's Qualification Trials (CSSQT).

October 2, CVN 75 departed Norfolk for a 23-day underway period to conduct Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP), with the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, and Group Sail operations.

October 16, Four sailors were injured when line parted during a refueling at sea with the USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201), off the coast of Florida. Two were transferred to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, by an MH-60S "Knighthawk" assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7, and one sailor was flown via C-2 Greyhound to Naval Station Norfolk for evaluation and possible further treatment.

November 1, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for an eight-day underway to conduct CQ with the Training Air Wing (TW) 1 and 2 in the Jacksonville Op. Area.

December 4, The Harry S. Truman departed Naval Station Norfolk for a two-week underway to conduct FRS/TRACOM Carrier Qualifications (CQ) and Underway Demonstration (UD) with the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator. CVN 75 is the first aircraft carrier in Naval aviation history to host test operations for an unmanned aircraft.

January 14, 2013 The HST CSG departed Norfolk for a 19-day underway to conduct Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).

February 6, The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon E. Panetta, has delayed the deployment of the USS Harry S. Truman that was scheduled to depart on Feb. 8, for the U.S. Central Command AoR, after the Navy made this request due to "budget uncertainty."

From February 14-16, USS Harry S. Truman was underway for routine training in the VACAPES Op. Area; Underway for CVW-3/TRACOM Carrier Qualifications (CQ) and testing with the MV-22 Osprey, assigned to VMX-22, from March 4-15; Underway for a Sustainment Exercise (SUSTEX) from April 15-26; Underway for Group Sail operations in the Jacksonville Op. Area from May 14-23; Underway again for SUSTEX with the CVW-3 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 from June 3-19.

July 22, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for a scheduled Middle East deployment; Entered the Mediterranean Sea on Aug. 3.

August 5, CVN 75 moored at Berth 163, Leon Gourret Cruise Terminal in Marseille, France, for a four-day port visit; Transited the Suez Canal on Aug. 18; Transited Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Aug. 21; Conducted turnover with the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) as Commander, Task Force (CTF) 50 on Aug. 26.

August 27, Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 launched its first combat sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, from the station in the North Arabian Sea.

September 18, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) for a five-day port visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

October 25, The Harry S. Truman pulled into Jebel Ali, U.A.E., for a four-day port visit to Dubai; Inport Jebel Ali again, in conjunction with Dubai Air Show 2013, from Nov. 16-20.

December 21, Cmdr. Matt L. Boren relieved Cmdr. James E. Miller as CO of the "Swamp Foxes" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman in the Arabian Gulf.

December 22, Capt. George M. Wikoff relieved Capt. Sara A. Joyner as Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the CVN 75 at Khalifa Bin Salman Port. USS Harry S. Truman arrived today in Bahrain for a five-day port call; Departed Arabian Gulf on Dec. 28.

December 29, 2013 The Harry S. Truman CSG, along with USS Carney (DDG 64) and USS Hopper (DDG 70), commenced combined operations with the French navy’s Task Force 473 flagship FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), FS Forbin (D 620), FS Jean de Vienne (D 643), in the Gulf of Oman.

January 9, 2014 Cmdr. Larry D. DeLong relieved Cmdr. Philip W. Walker as CO of the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony in the North Arabian Sea; USS Harry S. Truman transited the Strait of Hormuz northbound on Jan. 11.

January 16, An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to "Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, recently landed at Sakhir Airbase to participate in the third Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), from Jan. 16-18.

January 21, CVN 75 pulled into Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, for a four-day port call. Transited the Strait of Hormuz southbound on Jan. 26; Concluded combined operations with the French Navy Task Force, while underway in the North Arabian Sea on Feb. 2; Transited the Strait of Hormuz northbound on Feb. 22.

February 25, USS Harry S. Truman moored again at Khalifa Bin Salman Port in Hidd, Bahrain, for a five-day liberty visit to Manama; Transited the Strait of Hormuz southbound on March 5.

March 17, Cmdr. Peter A. Hagge relieved Cmdr. Jeremy T. Andrew as CO of VFA-32 during an aerial change-of-command ceremony in the North Arabian Sea.

March 18, Cmdr. Przemyslaw J. Kaczynski relieved Cmdr. John W. Hewitt as CO the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony.

March 19, The Harry S. Truman launched its last combat sorties, more than 2,900 total, in support of OEF in Afghanistan. Conducted turnover and ammo onload with the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Gulf of Aden on March 22; Transited Bab el-Mandeb Strait northbound on March 24; Returned to Mediterranean on March 28.

April 3, The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier anchored off the coast of Palma de Mallorca, Spain, for a four-day port visit; Transited the Strait of Gibraltar on April 8.

April 18, USS Harry S. Truman returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a nine-month deployment.

May 28, CVN 75 departed homeport for a three-day underway to conduct Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment. Underway for local operations from June 11-12; Underway for a Friends and Family Day Cruise on June 27; Underway for TRACOM Carrier Qualifications (CQ) and ammo offload with the USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) from July 8-21.

August 1, Rear Adm. Bruce H. Lindsey relieved Rear Adm. Kevin M. Sweeney as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the HST.

August 20, USS Harry S. Truman departed Naval Station Norfolk for a nine-day underway in the Virginia Capes Op. Area; Underway for FRS/CVW-3/TRACOM Carrier Qualifications (CQ) from Sept. 22- Oct. 3.

November 5, USS Harry S. Truman moored at the newly-constructed super Pier 5, Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va., for a four-month Continuous Incremental Availability (CIA). Major tasks includes modernization of the propulsion plant, main engine and attached lube oil pump repairs as well as major inspections of the catapult launch system.

February 5, 2015 Capt. Ryan B. Scholl relieved Capt. S. Robert Roth as the 11th CO of CVN 75 during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

May 27, The Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 12 North, Naval Station Norfolk after a five-day underway for sea trials following an extended seven-month availability; Underway for flight deck certification, carrier qualifications with the CVW-7 and ammo onload with the USNS William McLean from May 29- June 4.

June 29, Capt. Keith "Grumpy" Kimberly, Chief of Staff, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 completed his 1,000th arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier with the trap of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103.

July 1, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14S on Naval Station Norfolk after a 23-day underway for Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) with the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7.

August 5, The HST departed homeport for a 10-day underway to conduct ammo onload and FRS-CQ, following a five-week Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV).

August 11, A fire erupted while an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, was being refueled on the flight deck, late Tuesday night, while the Truman was underway off the coast of North Carolina. The pilot ejected safely and received medical treatment before being transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., along with one Sailor. The ship's firefighting team quickly put the fire out.

August 26, USS Harry S. Truman departed Naval Station Norfolk for a three-day underway in the Virginia Capes Op. Area; Underway for a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) and Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) from Sept. 2- Oct. 1; Emergency sortied from Norfolk to avoid the approaching Hurricane Joaquin on Oct. 1; Returned home on Oct. 8.

November 16, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for a scheduled Middle East deployment.

November 29, The Harry S. Truman CSG-8 entered the Mediterranean Sea after transiting Strait of Gibraltar; Participated in a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) with the FS Forbin (D620), while transiting the Strait of Sicily on Dec. 2; Entered the Adriatic Sea on Dec. 4.

December 5, USS Harry S. Truman anchored off the coast of Split, Croatia, for a four-day port visit, the first for U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier after nine-and-a-half years.

December 14, The HST Carrier Strike Group (CSG) transited the Suez Canal; Transited the Bab-el Mandeb Strait on Dec. 17; Transited the Strait of Hormuz on Dec. 26.

December 29, Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 launched its first combat sorties in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

January 6, 2016 USS Harry S. Truman moored at Berth 58/59, Quay 9 in Port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, for a four-day liberty visit to Dubai.

January 20, One F/A-18C Hornet and one F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) 83 and 103, recently landed at Sakhir Airbase to participate in Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2016, from Jan. 21-23.

February 6, USS Harry S. Truman pulled into Jebel Ali, U.A.E., for a four-day liberty port visit to Dubai; Inport Jebel Ali again from March 20-24.

March 27, Capt. John R. Bixby, deputy commander of CVW-7, completed his 1,000th arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier with the trap of an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the "Pukin' Dogs" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143.

April 17, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Berth 6, Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), Bahrain, for a four-day liberty visit to Manama; Inport Jebel Ali, U.A.E., from May 15-19; Transited the Strait of Hormuz southbound on May 20; Transited the Bab-el Mandeb Strait northbound on May 28.

June 2, USS Harry S. Truman, along with the USS Anzio (CG 68), transited the Suez Canal northbound. While on station in the North Arabian Gulf (NAG), the CVW-7 launched 1820 combat sorties and expended more than 1,300,000 pounds of ordnance on Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria.

June 7, Cmdr. Winston E. Scott, II relieved Cmdr. Chad A. Gerber as CO of the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony.

From June 3-19, the Harry S. Truman launched 234 combat sorties and delivered 180 pieces of ordnance, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), while underway in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

June 21, USS Harry S. Truman moored at West Berth K14, NATO Fuel Depot in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, for a four-day liberty port visit; Transited the Strait of Gibraltar westbound on July 2.

July 13, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14N on Naval Station Norfolk following an extended eight-month deployment.

July 22, Rear Adm. Dale E. Horan relieved Rear Adm. Bret C. Batchelder as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman.

July 29, General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk was awarded a $23,4 million modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-11-C-4303) for the USS Harry S Truman's Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). Work will be performed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by May 2017.

August 15, The Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for ammo offload with the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5); Conducted ammo offload with the USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13) on Aug. 17; Returned home on Aug. 18.

August 19, Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding was awarded a $52,4 million contract for the USS Harry S. Truman's Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). Work will be performed at Norfolk Naval Shipyard by September 2017 and include repair or replacement of shipboard nuclear support and propulsion systems; work within nuclear-controlled spaces; and work on specialized systems.

August 21, USS Harry S. Truman departed Pier 14N, Naval Station Norfolk for a Friends and Family Day Cruise.

August 25, The HST moored at Super Pier 5, Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia; Commenced a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) on Sept. 27.

July 25, 2017 USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14S on Naval Station Norfolk after a four-day underway for sea trials.

July 28, Capt. Nicolas J. Dienna relieved Capt. Ryan B. Scholl as CO of the Harry S. Truman during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship.

August 31, The Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14S on Naval Station Norfolk after an 11-day underway for flight deck certification and CQ with the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1.

September 5, Rear Adm. Eugene H. Black, III relieved Rear Adm. Dale E. Horan as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman.

September 6, USS Harry S. Truman departed Naval Station Norfolk for a Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRS-CQ); Conducted ammo onload with the USNS Robert E. Peary from Sept. 12-13; Conducted CQ with the Training Air Wing (TRAWING) 1 and 2 from Sept. 16-17; Moored at Pier 14S on Sept. 22.

November 4, CVN 75 moored at Pier 12N on Naval Station Norfolk after a 25-day underway for a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP), with the CVW-1; Underway for FRS-CQ and Mid Cycle Material Assessment (MCMA) from Dec. 4-15.

March 1, 2018 The Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14S on Naval Station Norfolk after a 28-day underway for a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) and Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX).

April 11, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for a scheduled deployment.

April 23, The Harry S. Truman, along with the USS Normandy (CG 60), USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) and RMNS Mohammed VI (FMMM 701), commenced exercise Lightning Handshake 2018, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Morocco; Transited the Strait of Gibraltar eastbound on April 27.

May 3, Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 launched its first combat sorties in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, while the Truman was underway in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

May 23, USS Harry S. Truman moored at West Berth K14, NATO Fuel Depot in Souda Bay, Greece, for a four-day liberty visit to Crete.

May 30, The Harry S. Truman transited the Strait of Otranto northbound in support of a multinational exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018; Transited southbound on June 7; Resumed combat sorties on June 10.

June 16, Cmdr. Brian C. Kesselring relieved Cmdr. Dan Catlin as CO of the "Sunliners" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony.

June 21, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Berth 163, Leon Gourret Cruise Terminal in Marseille, France, for a four-day liberty port visit.

June 26, Cmdr. Raul T. Acevedo relieved Cmdr. Daniel Paul M. Delacruz as CO of the "Fighting Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, during an aerial change-of-command ceremony.

June 28, USS Harry S. Truman, along with the USS Forrest Sherman, USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) and FGS Hessen (F 221), transited the Strait of Gibraltar westbound; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) on June 29.

From Juy 2-6, the Harry S. Truman conducted integrated flight operations with the Rafale M aircraft, as part of French Air Defense week, in the Bay of Biscay; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Arctic, in the Bay of Biscay, on July 11.

July 21, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14N on Naval Station Norfolk after more than a three-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet AoR.

August 28, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for the second part of deployment following a five-week Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV).

August 30, The Harry S. Truman CSG-8 participated in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) with the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and USS Mason (DDG 87), as a "show of force" off the coast of Virginia; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Arctic, while underway in the Atlantic City Op. Area, on Sept. 5.

From September 10-12, the Harry S. Truman CSG participated in a joint naval drills with the HMCS Halifax (FFH 330) and HMCS Toronto (FFH 333), while underway off the coast of Nova Scotia.

September 18, USS Harry S. Truman, along with the USS Normandy and USS Forrest Sherman, arrived in the waters south of Iceland; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198), while underway northwest of Ireland, on Sept. 25; Entered the North Sea on Sept. 29.

September 30, CVN 75 conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5), while underway off the coast of Northumberland, England; Transited the Dover Strait southbound on Oct. 5.

October 6, USS Harry S. Truman anchored at Anchorage "C" in Central Solent, 1 n.m. off the coast of Stokes Bay, Gosport, for a four-day port visit to Portsmouth, England; Transited the Dover Strait northbound, just after midnight, on Oct. 11.

October 14, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Big Horn, while underway off the east coast of England.

October 19, USS Harry S. Truman arrived in the waters southwest of Bodo, Norway, becoming the first U.S. aircraft carrier to cross the Arctic Circle in 27 years; Conducted operations in the Vestfjorden, off the coast of Bodo, Norway, from Oct. 21-24; Participated in NATO exercise Trident Juncture 2018, in the Norwegian Sea, from Oct. 25-31; Arrived off the west coast of Morocco, on Nov. 6.

November 10, The Harry S. Truman anchored off the coast of Lisbon, Portugal, for a four-day port visit in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I; Transited the Strait of Gibraltar eastbound on Nov. 17.

November 26, USS Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Big Horn, while underway in the Ionian Sea; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound, just after midnight, on Nov. 27; Transited southbound, just after midnight, on Dec. 1; Transited the Strait of Gibraltar westbound on Dec. 4.

From December 5-6, the Harry S. Truman conducted ammo offload with the USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), while underway off the west coast of Morocco.

December 16, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14N on Naval Station Norfolk following a three-and-a-half month deployment in the U.S. 2nd and 6th Fleet AoR.

March 23, 2019 The Harry S. Truman returned to homeport after a week-long underway for routine training, following a three-month Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV).

March 31, Capt. Robert E. F. Gentry relieved Capt. John E. Perrone as Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the CVN 75, while underway off the coast of North Carolina.

April 11, The HST moored at Pier 14N on Naval Station Norfolk after a two-week underway, in the Cherry Point and Virginia Capes Op. Areas, for CVW-1/FRS CQ and a Sustainment Exercise (SUSTEX).

April 26, Rear Adm. Andrew J. Loiselle relieved Rear Adm. Eugene H. Black, III as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman.

May 6, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14S on Naval Station Norfolk after a four-day underway off the coast of Virginia; Underway again from June 9-14.

July 24, Capt. Kavon Hakimzadeh relieved Capt. Nicolas J. Dienna as the 13th CO of Harry S. Truman during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship, while underway in the Jacksonville Op. Area.

August 5, The Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14S on Naval Station Norfolk after a 31-day underway, for a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), in the Cherry Point and Jacksonville Op. Areas; Moved to Pier 11N on Sept. 4.

November 18, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for a Middle East deployment, two months later than scheduled, folowing emergent repairs to its electrical distribution system.

November 25, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply (T-AOE 6), while underway off the coast of North Carolina; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188), while underway off the northwest coast of Morocco, on Dec. 4.

December 5, USS Harry S. Truman transited the Strait of Gibraltar eastbound, escorted by USS Normandy (CG 60) and USS Ross (DDG 71); Arrived off the east coast of Sicily on Dec. 9; Participated in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) with the TCG Gaziantep (F490) and TCG Gediz (F495) on Dec. 11; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, on Dec. 12; Transited the Suez Canal on Dec. 13.

December 17, USS Harry S. Truman transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait southbound, escorted by USS Normandy and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98); Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8), while underway in the North Arabian Sea, on Dec. 21; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on Dec. 27.

January 2, 2020 USS Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6), while underway in the North Arabian Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on Jan. 5.

January 17, The Harry S. Truman moored at General Cargo Terminal in Port of Duqm, Oman, for a four-day liberty visit; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on Jan. 25, Feb. 2 and Feb. 8.

February 13, Capt. James R. Kenny relieved Capt. Jennifer S. Couture as Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 28 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman.

February 14, USS Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway in the North Arabian Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea again on Feb. 21; Inport Duqm, Oman, again from Feb. 26- March 1; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on March 6; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) on March 13.

March 18, USS Harry S. Truman participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), as a "show of force" while underway in the North Arabian Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on March 20; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5), while underway in the Gulf of Aden, on March 28.

March 29, USS Harry S. Truman CSG transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait northbound; Transited the Suez Canal on April 2; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) on April 6; Transited the Strait of Gibraltar westbound on April 7; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Patuxent again on April 11.

April 15, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), while underway off the coast of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea again, while underway in the Virginia Capes Op. Area, on April 19 and 25th.

May 2, CVN 75 CSG conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Patuxent and USNS Medgar Evers, while underway approximately 100 n.m. off the coast of Kitty Hawk; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea again, while underway south of Cape Hatteras, N.C., on May 8; Arrived in the Jacksonville Op. Area on May 9.

May 11, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Patuxent; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Medgar Evers on May 14 and 15th; Conducted operations approximately 10 n.m. off the coast of Currituck Banks Peninsula, N.C., on May 17.

May 20, The HST conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Medgar Evers, while underway off the coast of North Carolina; Arrived in the Atlantic City Op. Area on May 21; Arrived off the coast of Nova Scotia on May 26; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Medgar Evers on May 27.

May 31, USS Harry S. Truman participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Normandy (CG 60), USS Montpelier (SSN 765) and HMCS Ville de Quebec (FFH 332), at the conclusion of U.S. Northern Command-led exercise Vigilant Osprey.

June 1, Rear Adm. Ryan B. Scholl relieved Rear Adm. Andrew J. Loiselle as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 during a brief ceremony aboard the Truman.

June 3, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Medgar Evers; Participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while underway east of Cape Hatteras, N.C., on June 4; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Patuxent, while underway off the coast of Virginia, on June 11.?

June 16, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14N on Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment, that was extended for two months to protect the crew from the risks posed by COVID-19 global pandemic.

July 7, The Harry S. Truman moved from Naval Station Norfolk to Super Pier 5S on Norfolk Naval Shipyard for a six-month Extended Continuous Incremental Availability (ECIA).

May 21, 2021 USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14S on Naval Station Norfolk after a nine-day underway for sea trials, flight deck certification and CQ with the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1; Underway for FRS-CQ on May 22.

From May 27-28, the Harry S. Truman conducted ammo onload with the USNS Medgar Evers, while underway in the Virginia Capes Op. Area; Returned home on May 30; Underway for Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP), in the Cherry Point, Charleston and Jacksonville Op. Areas, from June 7-29; Underway again from July 17-24; Underway for FRS/TRACOM CQ from Aug. 7-18.

August 20, Vice Adm. Daniel W. Dwyer relieved Vice Adm. Andrew L. Lewis as Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the CVN 75.

August 24, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14S on Naval Station Norfolk after a one-day underway off the coast of Virginia.

August 26, Rear Adm. Curt A. Renshaw relieved Rear Adm. Ryan B. Scholl as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Harry S. Truman.

September 21, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14S on Naval Station Norfolk after a one-day underway for Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment; Underway for a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), in the Cherry Point, Charleston and Jacksonville Op. Areas, on Sept. 30; Moored at Pier 14N on Oct. 29.

December 1, USS Harry S. Truman departed Norfolk for a scheduled deployment.

December 7, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply (T-AOE 6); Transited the Strait of Gibraltar eastbound on Dec. 14; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea again, while underway in the western Mediterranean, on Dec. 18.

December 20, USS Harry S. Truman, USS San Jacinto (CG 56) and HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F310) participated in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the TNS Hannon (P612) and FPB Tunis (P502), while underway off the north coast of Tunisia; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound on Dec. 24; Transited southbound on Dec. 27.?

December 28, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway in the Ionian Sea; Moored at Berth K14, NATO Fuel Depot in Souda Bay, Greece, from Dec. 30- Jan. 3.

January 5, 2022 USS Harry S. Truman participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), USS Gravely (DDG 107), HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen and HS Elli (F 450); Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway approximately 200 n.m. west of Crete, on Jan. 6; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound, just after midnight, on Jan. 8.

January 10, USS Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway in the southern Adriatic Sea; Transited the Strait of Otranto southbound on Jan. 16; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea again, while underway in the Ionian Sea, on Jan. 18 and 29th.

February 2, USS Harry S. Truman CSG participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), ITS Cavour (CVH 550), ITS Andrea Doria (D 553), ITS Carlo Margottini (F 592) and TCG Goksu (F497), while underway in the Strait of Otranto in support of NATO-led activity Neptune Strike.

February 6, The Harry S. Truman, along with the USS San Jacinto and HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen, participated in a PHOTOEX with the FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) CSG and ITS Cavour CSG, while underway in the Ionian Sea; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound on Feb. ?.

February 11, USS Harry S. Truman anchored approximately 2 n.m. off the coast of Split, Croatia, for a four liberty port visit; Emergency sortied, just before midnight, on Feb. 14; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on Feb. 17; Transited the Strait of Otranto southbound on Feb. 18; Transited northbound on Feb. 20; Transited southbound on Feb. 25.

February 26, CVN 75 conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5), while underway in the Ionian Sea; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound on Feb. 27; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway approximately 40 n.m. south of Dubrovnik, Croatia, on Feb. 28; Arrived off the north coast of Crete on March 1.

From March 4-5, the Harry S. Truman conducted operations in the northern Aegean Sea, off the coast of Athos peninsula; Transited southbound on March 6; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway in the Ionian Sea, on March 8 and 16th; Participated in a PHOTOEX with the FS Charles de Gaulle and ITS Cavour on March 17.

March 19, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Berth K14 in Souda Bay, Greece, for a four-day liberty port visit; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound on March 26; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway in the southern Adriatic Sea, on March 29; Transited the Strait of Otranto southbound on March 31; Transited northbound on April 2; Transited southbound on April 6.

April 9, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway in the Ionian Sea; Transited eastbound, south of Crete, on April 14; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound on April 20; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on April 21.

April 23, USS Harry S. Truman anchored approximately 3 n.m. off the coast of Trieste, Italy, for a four-day liberty port visit; Transited the Strait of Otranto southbound on April 30; Transited the Strait of Sicily westbound on May 3; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway south of Ibiza, on May 6.

May 10, USS Harry S. Truman anchored approximately 2 n.m. off the coast of Naples, Italy, for a five-day liberty port visit; Participated in a PHOTOEX with the USNS Sioux City (LCS 11), while underway southwest of Sardinia, on May 16; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on May 17; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound on May 26.

May 27, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway in the southern Adriatic Sea.

May 31, Rear Adm. Paul C. Spedero, Jr., relieved Rear Adm. Curt A. Renshaw as Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman.

May 31, USS Harry S. Truman participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS San Jacinto, ITS Cavour, ITS Andrea Doria, SPS Juan Carlos I (L 61) and SPS Almirante Juan de Borbon (F 102), while underway in the Strait of Otranto in support of NATO-led activity Neptune Shield; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound on June 3; Transited southbound on June 4.

June 10, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Robert E. Peary, while underway in the Ionian Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on June 11; Transited the Strait of Sicily westbound on June 14; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Robert E. Peary and USNS Supply, while underway northwest of Sardinia, on June 17.

June 18, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Berth 163, Leon Gourret Cruise Terminal in Marseille, France, for a four-day liberty port visit; Conducted operations southwest of Malta from June 24-26; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound on June 27.

June 29, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Robert E. Peary and USNS Supply, while underway in the southern Adriatic Sea; Transited the Strait of Otranto southbound on July 7.

July 8, An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, was blown overboard due to unexpected heavy weather on Friday morning, while the Truman was conducting a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply in the Ionian Sea.

July 14, Capt. Blair H. Guy, II relieved Capt. Todd C. Zenner as Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 28 during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Truman, while underway in the western Mediterranean Sea. 

July 14, Cmdr. Jeremiah W. Farwell relieved Cmdr. William M. Guheen, III as CO of the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 during an aerial change-of-command ceremony.

July 15, USS Harry S. Truman anchored approximately 2 n.m. off the coast of Palma de Mallorca, Spain, for a four-day liberty port visit; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway in the western Mediterranean, on July 21.

July 24, USS Harry S. Truman participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Cole (DDG 67), USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), SPS Almirante Juan de Borbon, ITS Alpino (F 594), ITS Federico Martinengo (F 596), TCG Kemalreis (F 274), HS Kountouriotis (F462) and ITS Vulcano (A5335), while underway in the Ionian Sea; Transited the Strait of Otranto northbound on July 2?.

July 29, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply, while underway in the southern Adriatic Sea; Transited the Strait of Otranto southbound on July 3?; Conducted operations in the western Mediterranean from Aug. 5-7; Entered the Adriatic Sea again on Aug. 9; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on Aug. 10.

August 18, The Harry S. Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196), while underway in the southern Adriatic Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on Aug. 20 and 25th; Transited the Strait of Otranto southbound on Aug. 26.

August 27, CVN 75 conducted ammo offload with the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), while underway in the Ionian Sea; Transited the Strait of Gibraltar westbound on Aug. 30; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Supply on Aug. 31; Conducted ammo offload with the USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), while underway in the Virginia Capes Op. Area, from Sept. 7-9.

September 12, USS Harry S. Truman moored at Pier 14S on Naval Station Norfolk following an extended nine-and-a-half month Mediterranean deployment.

December 7, The Harry S. Truman moved "dead-stick" from Naval Station Norfolk to Super Pier 5N on Norfolk Naval Shipyard.