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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:15 am    Post subject: Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) - MSO, OIF? & OEF? - 787th FWFD · Quote Harry S. Truman with CVW-3 embarked departed Norfolk, Va., with Captain Herman A. Shelanski in command, on 5 November 2007, with CCSG10 commanded by Rear Admiral William E. Gortney and staff; her fifth Mediterranean Sea deployment (8th voyage) operating with the 6th Fleet, her third Arabian Sea/Gulf (Persian Gulf) deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (8th USN MSO) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (20th USN OIF) operating under operational control of the US Naval Forces Central Command and 5th Fleet., while U.S. Naval Forces Central Command operational control extends to the Indian Ocean following the war with Iraq (Operation Desert Storm), with the Commander, 7th Fleet, serving as naval component commander for Central Command. She will make her 5th Suez Canal transit and the U. S. Navy’s 127th  Suez Canal transit enroute to the Arabian Sea via the Red Sea on the U. S. Navy’s 87th Arabian Sea/Gulf (Persian Gulf) deployment and upon return through the Suez Canal will make her 6th Suez Canal transit and the U. S. Navy’s 128th  Suez Canal; her sixth deployment since her commission and the approximately the U. S. Navy’s 787th FWFD. More than 7,300 Sailors from 17 commands and three staffs left their homeports Nov. 5 as Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) deployed to the Central Command Area of Operations as part of the ongoing rotation to support Maritime Security Operations in the region. According to Rear Adm. Bill Gortney, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 10, the mission of the HSTCSG is to be ready, when called upon, to support theater commanders. He emphasized that throughout all operations, safety will remain a primary focus. Coalition forces conduct MSO under international maritime conventions to ensure security and safety in international waters so that all commercial shipping can operate freely while transiting the region. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is made up of CCSG-10 staff, Harry S. Truman, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 26 staff, guided missile cruisers USS San Jacinto (CG 56) and USS Hue City (CG 66); guided missile destroyers USS Carney (DDG 64), USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81); the Canadian frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFG 339); and the British destroyer HMS Manchester (D 95). CVW-3 consists of Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) 11, VFA-32, VFA-37 and VFA-105; Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron VAQ-130; Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126; and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 7. http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=33089 For many Sailors this is their first taste of the salty seas, for others just routine, but for Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Clarence Frye, it will be his last. This is Frye's seventh deployment. More than 20 years ago, he set sail on his first underway cruise for eight and a half months. He said he only stopped at one port and explained how there wasn't Internet access or e-mails or any of the other amenities Sailors enjoy today. The mission however, was the same. "It was 1980 and the enemy at the time were the Russians," said Frye. "Our job was very much like it is today-it was a presence deployment to show the flag and be the big stick." Frye said getting underway was really emotional for him. It was the last time he will see the sight of 500 Sailors standing tall on the flight deck and looking sharp as their ship deploys. He advises Sailors embarking on their first deployment, to set little goals; whether it is achieving qualifications, attending college classes or even learning a new language. Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler Airman Apprentice Lee Atkins' goals for this deployment include all qualifications, saving money, experiencing different countries and having fun. "This is my first deployment and I am looking forward to it," Atkins said. "I'm expecting to have a good time. I have never been to another country, so I am excited about going to Italy and experiencing differences from the United States." Information Systems Technician 2nd Class (SW) Corey Jackson deployed on the Harry S. Truman in 2004. Some of the challenges he faced during his last deployment were getting his work qualifications and warfare pins. To overcome some of these challenges, Jackson looked to Sailors who were more experienced. "I asked them a lot of questions and tried to mimic some of the good things they did," Jackson said. "I kept asking people for help and they started showing me some of the tricks of the trade." Jackson advises those Sailors on their very first deployment to carry their best attitude, be positive and find a stress reliever. "No matter how small, silly or big it is, find something that puts your mind at ease and it makes the deployment easier," he said. "Some of my stress relievers are listening to music, playing games, playing guitar and just talking to people makes the time move a little faster." Jackson's expectations are to carry on Harry S. Truman's standards of excellence, get his air warfare pin and make sure no mishaps occur. Frye also expects the Truman team to work extremely hard. However, he recommends Sailors expect the unexpected and stay flexible. "I don't have expectations to where we are going," Frye said. Frye advises Sailors to use their time wisely. He said Sailors should take advantage of all the opportunities available to them. "Set little goals," Frye said. "They don't have to be big goals, because little goals add up to the bigger goals." http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=33183 USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) with CVW-3 embarked arrived Norfolk, Virginia, with Captain Herman A. Shelanski in command, on 4 June 2008, with CCSG10 commanded by Rear Adm. Mark Fox who relieved Rear Admiral William E. Gortney during a change-of-command ceremony held at sea in the Arabian Gulf April 19, 2008, ending her fifth Mediterranean Sea deployment (8th & 9th voyage) operating with the 6th Fleet, her third Arabian Sea/Gulf (Persian Gulf) deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (8th USN MSO) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (20th USN OIF) on the U. S. Navy’s 87th Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment since September 1945 operating with the 5th Fleet and Central Command while no mention of Operation Enduring Freedom operations were conducted, during which time Carrier Airwing Three (CVW 3) executed 13,869 flight hours, which made up 2,459 combat sorties. CVW-3 successfully expended 77,536 pounds of live ordnance, Capt. Pawlowski said. “We also did 97 shows of force and 21 shows of presence. Those things didn’t result in kinetic effects, but they resulted in saving countless lives,” Capt. Pawlowski added. “I couldn’t be more proud of the crew, the Truman and Carrier Airwing Three Team, working together to accomplish a great seven-month cruise,” said Capt. Herm Shelanski, Truman’s Commanding Officer. “We have had some great success here.” Commander Carrier Airwing Three Capt. Rick Pawlowski echoed Capt. Shelanski’s sentiments and agreed that this cruise was especially productive and successful. “It has been an extreme pleasure to work with this ship the last 20 months,” Capt. Pawlowski said. “The entire ship’s team is supreme professionalism everywhere you look.”  MSO and OIF missions were under operational control of the US Naval Forces Central Command and 5th Fleet., while U.S. Naval Forces Central Command operational control extends to the Indian Ocean following the war with Iraq (Operation Desert Storm), with the Commander, 7th Fleet, serving as naval component commander for Central Command. Underway in the Atlantic from 5 to 15 November 2007; Truman transited through the straits of Gibraltar 16 November 2007; underway in the Mediterranean from 16 to 19 November 2007; Truman visited Naples, Italy from 20 to 25 November 2007; underway in the Mediterranean from 26 to 29 November 2007; Truman entered the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations on 30 November 2007, transiting the Suez Canal, making  her 5th Suez Canal transit and the U. S. Navy’s 127th Suez Canal carrier transit; underway in the Red Sea from 30 November to 1 December 2007; underway in the Arabian Sea from 2 to 11 December 2007, relieving USS Enterprise (CVN-65); underway in the Persian Gulf on 14 to 24 December 2007; Truman visited Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates from 25 to 28 December 2007; underway in the Persian Gulf from 29 December 2007 to 24 January 2008, during which time the commander of Carrier Airwing 3 logged his 6,000th hour of flight Jan. 14 after a successful 3-wire trap aboard Truman in an E2-C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126, the "Seahawks". Capt. Rick Pawlowski has spent 360,000 minutes, 250 days, 6,000 hours flying through the air in E2-C Hawkeyes, A-6 Intruders, Helicopters, F/A 18 Super Hornets and a conglomerate of other aircraft. Truman visited Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates from 25 to 28 January 2008, during which time Jimmy Buffett visited the crew aboard the ship and performed a concert, Jan. 28. Truman underway in the Persian Gulf from 29 January to 16 February 2008, during which time more than 400 football fans aboard Harry S. Truman, including the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders and two professional football players attended the ship's Super Bowl XLII party and watched the game, Feb. 4. Truman volunteered their liberty to three community relations projects during a four-day port visit to a Middle Eastern port Feb. 17-21. Underway in the Persian Gulf on 22 February to 12 March 2008, Sailors on board Truman conducted a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE8) and had the unique opportunity to hone their golf skills on the flight deck March 1. “GO Navy” reports Truman visited Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates from 13 to 16 March 2008 during which time the ship must have picked up an owl? Truman underway in the Persian Gulf (5th Fleet Theater of Operation) from 17 March to 30 April 2008, during which time the crew welcomed aboard comedian "Rip" Michaels April 12, for a tour and to perform his act for the 'Comics on Duty Tour,' and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead visited the crew of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman April 15 to address Sailors deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO). U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) demonstrated its commitment to building partnerships and enhancing regional cooperation though operations, exercises and regional engagements during the month of April. During several weeks in April, and at the invitation of the Iraqi and Kuwaiti Governments, the Royal Navy and U.S. Navy worked together with the Kuwaiti and Iraq navies conducting Mine Countermeasures surveys and cleared Mine Danger Areas (MDAs) of the Northern Arabian Gulf to ensure sea lanes are clear for mariners operating in the northern Gulf. Canadian Army Sgt. Colin Whyatt from HMCS Charlottetown (FFG 339)  received his enlisted air warfare specialist (EAWS) qualification pin April 27, making him the first dual-qualified Canadian aboard. Truman underway in the Arabian Sea (5th Fleet Theater of Operation) from 1 to 3 May 2008, during which time the crew held its first steel beach picnic of the deployment May 1, after spending more than 45 consecutive days at sea. Sailors were invited to enjoy a much needed break from the rigors of deployment in one fun-filled afternoon. The First Class Petty Officers Association cooked for all of Truman's Sailors by grilling hotdogs, ribs and chicken. Truman underway in the Red Sea (5th Fleet Theater of Operation) from 4 to 5 May 2008; transiting the Suez Canal on her 6th Suez Canal transit and the U. S. Navy’s 128th carrier Suez Canal transit; entering  the Mediterranean Sea on 6 May 2008; arriving in Rhodes, Greece on May 7, for a goodwill port visit from May 7 to 10 May 2008. Underway in the Mediterranean Sea operating with the 6th Fleet from May 11 to 16 May 2008, during which time Sailors from Truman and the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) worked together to complete a successful replenishment at sea (RAS) on May 12. Truman visited, Marseille, France 16 to 21 May 2008 for a goodwill port visit, during which time Sailors participated in a community relations (COMREL) project in Marseille, with the Little Sister's of the Poor Nursing Home for the Elderly to show their appreciation for the hospitality of the Marseille citizens, May 21 and while in port or departing in the afternoon of the 21st, cooperated with the French Navy May 21, as French pilots landed on the flight deck to work on their carrier qualifications. Underway in the Mediterranean Sea operating with the 2nd Fleet from the 21st in the afternoon or on 22 May 2008. Truman transited the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Atlantic operating with the 2nd Fleet on 23 May 2008; underway in the Atlantic operating with the 2nd Fleet from 23 to 31 May 2008; pulling into Mayport to off-load a small portion of CVW-3 and pick tiger cruise riders up on 1 June 2008. Underway in the Western Atlantic operating with the 2nd Fleet from 2 to 3 June 2008. HSTCSG supported maritime security operations in the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf as well as provided close air support for ground forces serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. HSTCSG and coalition maritime forces operated together to help enhance security in the maritime environment, complementing the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations and disrupting violent extremists' use of the maritime environment. Throughout the deployment, Carrier Air Wing Three (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 as well as providing defense to the Iraqi oil platforms. Additionally, they provided logistical support to the American Embassy in Lebanon. CVW-3 aircraft also conducted a variety of theater security cooperation exercises with 5 countries in the 6th Fleet and 5th Fleet theaters to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency. These exercises fostered stronger ties with regional navies, strengthened relationships with allied nations and improved collaboration among Coalition Task Forces. Her sixth deployment ended (5 November 2007 to 4 June 2008) since her commission and approximately the U. S. Navy’s 787th FWFD. http://www.truman.navy.mil/herald/news/12-119/12-119.html HSTCSG - Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is made up CCSG-10, Harry S. Truman, Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3), Destroyer Squadron 26 staff, guided missile cruisers USS San Jacinto (CG 56) and USS Hue City (CG 66); guided missile destroyers USS Carney (DDG 64), USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81); USS Montpelier (SSN 765); the Canadian frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFG 339); and the British destroyer HMS Manchester (D 95). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) consists of Strike Fighter Squadrons VFA-11, VFA-32, VFA-37 and VFA-105; Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron VAQ-130; Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW-126; and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron HS-7. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/articles/2008/047.html HSTCSG - Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is made up CCSG-10, Harry S. Truman, Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3), Destroyer Squadron 26 staff, guided missile cruisers USS San Jacinto (CG 56) and USS Hue City (CG 66); guided missile destroyers USS Carney (DDG 64), USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81); USS Montpelier (SSN 765); the Canadian frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFG 339); and the British destroyer HMS Manchester (D 95). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) consists of Strike Fighter Squadrons VFA-11, VFA-32, VFA-37 and VFA-105; Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron VAQ-130; Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW-126; and Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron HS-7. http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/articles/2008/047.html USS George Washington (CVN-73) – 61st - Present –Up Dated 10 July 2008 http://gw.ffc.navy.mil   Commanding Officer Captain David C. Dykhoff http://gw.ffc.navy.mil/Leadership/GWCommandingOfficer.htm   Executive Officer Captain David M. Dober, former Captain Kent D. Whalen http://gw.ffc.navy.mil/Leadership/GWExecutiveOfficer.htm   Command Master Chief CMDCM(SW) Master Chief Jeffery R. Clark Sr., former Master Chief David A. Rudd http://gw.ffc.navy.mil/Leadership/GWCMC.htm Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight (CCSG 8) COMCARSTRIKGRU EIGHT http://www.ccsg8.navy.mil/default.aspx Commander Rear Adm. Philip H. Cullom, former Rear Adm. Allen G. Myers http://www.ccsg8.navy.mil/Site%20Pages/adm.htm Chief of Staff Captain Stephen H. Kirby U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command http://www.cusns.navy.mi Focus on Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command http://www.navy.mil/local/cusns Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=100 COMDESRON (CDS 40) Commander Destroyer Squadron DESRON 40 Focus on Destroyer Squadron 40 http://www.navy.mil/local/desron40 Destroyer Squadron 40 Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=494 Formerly known as Destroyer Squadron Six and based in Pascagoula, Miss., DESRON 40 has relocated to Mayport. The Squadron's new command structure better reflects its mission as the tactical destroyer squadron for NAVSO. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/desron6.htm Destroyer Squadron 40 ships’ support POA 08 operations. These operations are conducted April to October throughout South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Commodore Chief of Staff DESRON 40 SHIPS USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) LAMPS SH-60B helicopter from HSL 44 Detachment 10 based in Norfolk, embarked onboard DDG-98. DDG-98 has been deployed since June 1 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). USS Farragut (DDG 99) LAMPS SH-60B helicopter from HSL 44 Detachment 10 based in Norfolk, embarked onboard DDG 99 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). USS Kauffman (FFG 59) LAMPS SH-60B from HSL 42 Detachment 7, embarked onboard FFG 59 assigned to Destroyer Squadron 40 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08). OTHER TASK FORCE SHIPS/SUBS COMCARAIRWING (CVW-17) http://www.gonavy.jp/CVW-AAf.html http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/cvw17.htm Commanding Officer Deputy Commander Command Master Chief CMDCM Commander Rear Adm. Philip H. Cullom, CCSG 8, and CVW-17 embarked USS George Washington (CVN 73) to participate in Partnership of the Americas in  the U.S. Southern Command area of focus (AOF) .Brazil, Argentina and the United States will conduct UNITAS 49-08 After approximately two months, the ship will continue on its transit while Carrier Strike Group 8 and CVW-17 return to Norfolk. DESRON 40, Kauffman and Farragut will remain in the SOUTHCOM AOF to continue their participation in Partnership of the Americas for a six-month deployment. Either in San Diego, California or Hawaii, CVN-73 will relieve USS Kitty Hawk (CV-43), forward deployed in Japan.  CVN-73 CCSG, CDS and CVW will change to Kitty Hawks present CCSG, CDS and CVW.  If the transfer occurs in San Diego, California, then CVW and CVW-5 may not need to cross deck with CVW-5, arriving with Kitty Hawk to San Diego, California and would be the first time turning over duty as the forward deployed carrier occurred state side. Prior to entering the Pacific, CVW-17 (AA) will return to Oceana. VFA-143; VFA-103; VFA-83; VFA-131 and VAW-121 are assigned to CVW-7 (AG) stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL and reported to be onboard in the Pacific, while CVW-17 squadrons were not reported publicly during the first two months of deployment. http://www.nasjax.navy.mil STRKFITRON 143 (VFA-143) (AG) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/vf-143.htm Strike Fighter Squadron 143 (VFA-143), the Pukin' Dogs, is currently based in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. and proudly flies the Boeing / McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet as part of Airwing Two (CVW-7) on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/fa18ef/index.htm STRKFITRON 103 (VFA-103) (AG) http://www.vfa103.navy.mil Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103), the Jolly Rogers, is currently based in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. and proudly flies the Boeing / McDonnell-Douglas FA-18F Super Hornet as part of Airwing Two (CVW-7) on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/fa18ef/index.htm STRKFITRON 83 (VFA-83) (AG) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/vfa-83.htm Strike Fighter Squadron 83  (VFA-83), the Rampagers, is currently based in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. and proudly flies the Boeing / McDonnell-Douglas FA-18C (N) Super Hornet as part of Airwing Two (CVW-7) on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/fa18ef/index.htm STRKFITRON 131 (VFA-131) (AG) http://www.nasoceana.navy.mil/vfa131/index.htm Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131), the Wildcats, is currently based in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. and proudly flies the Boeing / McDonnell-Douglas FA-18C (N) Super Hornet as part of Airwing Two (CVW-7) on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/fa18ef/index.htm VAQRON 132 (VAQ-132) http://www.vaq132.navy.mil Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron ONE THREE TWO, the Scorpions, flies the venerable EA-6B Prowler. Based on the A-6 Intruder, the EA-6B operates as an anti-radar, jamming platform. VAQ-131 is based at NAS Whidbey Island, in Whidbey Island, WA. CARAEWRON 121 (VAW-121) (AG) http://www.vaw121.navy.mil Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE TWO ONE, the Bluetails, is the Air Wing's airborne early warning squadron. Performing airborne early warning and command/control missions, the E-2C Hawkeye is a twin-turboprop based out of NAS, Norfolk VA. HELANTISUBRON 15 (HS-15) http://www.hs15.navy.mil Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Two, the Red Lions, is CVW-7's helicopter squadron. Performing a variety of combat search and rescue operations, as well as air transport and sea combat. HS-2 flies the SH-60F/HH-60H and is based out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. SEACONRON 22 (VS-22) " Checkmates " S-3B Viking http://www.vs32.navy.mil Sea Control Squadron THREE TWO is based out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. FLELOGSUPPRON 40 DET 2 (VRC-40 DET) VRC-40 DET. http://www.vrc40.navy.mil Fleet Logistics Support Squadron FOUR ZERO, the Rawhides, is the Air Wing's carrier onboard delivery detachment. VRC-40 DET.provides air transport service to and from the carrier. Flying the C-2 Greyhound, VRC-40 DET.is based out of NAS, Norfolk VA. http://www.cacclw.navy.mil/vrc30 As of 27 May 2008: George Washington with CVW 17 arrived San Diego on 27 May 2008, en route to its new home base in Yokosuka, Japan, with its crew of approximately 3,200 Sailors to replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the United States' only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2008 Exercise in the Hawaiian operating area from June 29 through July 31.  GW participated in UNITAS 49-08 in support of U.S. Southern Command's Partnership of the Americas 2008 (POA 08) and will relieve Kitty Hawk of her forward deployed duties in San Diego rather then Hawaii, due to a fire that occurred onboard in the Pacific prior to reaching San Diego. Her 9th deployment since her commission on the East Coast on 4 July 1992 ended (April 7 to 27 May 2008) and approximately the US Navy's 790th carrier FWFD. http://www.freepowerboards.com/owcommandpost/viewtopic.php?p=12529#12529 Commander Rear Adm. Philip H. Cullom, CCSG 8, and CVW-17 embarked USS George Washington (CVN 73) to participate in Partnership of the Americas in the U.S. Southern Command area of focus (AOF) .Brazil, Argentina and the United States will conducted UNITAS 49-08. After approximately two months, the ship will continue on its transit while Carrier Strike Group 8 and CVW-17 return to Norfolk. DESRON 40, Kauffman and Farragut will remain in the SOUTHCOM AOF to continue their participation in Partnership of the Americas for a six-month deployment. Either in San Diego, California or Hawaii, CVN-73 will relieve USS Kitty Hawk (CV-43), forward deployed in Japan.  CVN-73 CCSG, CDS and CVW will change to Kitty Hawks present CCSG, CDS and CVW.  If the transfer occurs in San Diego, California, then CVW-7? and CVW-5 may not need to cross deck , CVW-5 arriving with Kitty Hawk to San Diego, California and would be the first time turning over duty as the forward deployed carrier occurred state side. Prior to entering the Pacific, CVW-17 (AA) and CCSG-8 returned to Oceana. VFA-143; VFA-103; VFA-83; VFA-131 and VAW-121 are assigned to CVW-7 (AG) stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL and reported to be onboard in the Pacific, while CVW-17 squadrons were not reported publicly during the first two months of deployment. http://www.nasjax.navy.mil Commanded by Capt. Dave Dykhoff, the carrier will be the flagship for the George Washington Strike Group, commanded by Rear Adm. Phil Cullom and comprised of: Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17; guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59); homeported in Norfolk, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40 and the guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99); homeported in Mayport, Fla. As of 24 May 2006: George Washington (CVN 73) with CVW-17 embarked arrived Norfolk Va. 24 May 2006 with more than 6,500 Sailors; ending her second Caribbean Sea deployment, for two months of training and joint military exercises as part of U.S. Southern (SOUTHCOM) Command's "Partnership of the Americas" deployment, enhancing regional maritime security and strengthened ties through operations and exercises with Caribbean and Latin American partner nations, providing the opportunity for U.S. and other forces to operate in a multinational environment, refine coordination, and improve interoperability. Her eighth deployment since her commission 4 July 1992. Underway in the Atlantic from 4 to 12 April 2006, USS Stout (DDG 55) and USS Monterey (CG 61), ships from Destroyer Squadron 40, joined GW in the George Washington Carrier Strike Group April 4. USS Underwood (FFG 36), homeported in Mayport, Fla., already at sea performing escort duties, joined the GW CSG in the Caribbean Sea at a later date. John C. Stennis (CVN-74). As of 26 July 2004: On 26 July 2004, George Washington with CVW-17 embarked arrived Norfolk, Va. , ending her sixth Mediterranean Sea deployment (13th voyage) operating with the 6th Fleet, her sixth Arabian Sea/Gulf (Persian Gulf) deployment in support of Operation Vigilant Resolve, Summer Pulse 04 and Operation Iraqi Freedom on the US Navy’s 75th Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf deployment since September 1945 operating with the 5th Fleet and Central Command operating under operational control of the US Naval Forces Central Command and 5th Fleet., while U.S. Naval Forces Central Command operational control extends to the Indian Ocean following the war with Iraq (Operation Desert Storm), with the Commander, 7th Fleet, serving as naval component commander for Central Command. Her seventh deployment since her commission 4 July 1992. GWSTRKGRU / GWCSG - George Washington strike group is comprised of Carrier Air Wing 7; Cruiser Destroyer Group 2 and Destroyer Squadron 28, consisting of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72); guided-missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and USS Ross (DDG 71); USS Toronto (FFH 333); guided-missile frigate USS Elrod (FFG 55); replenishment ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6); and attack submarines. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Norfolk, Va. Official U. S. Navy Web Site – 382 http://www.truman.navy.mil USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) News http://www.news.navy.mil/local/cvn75 USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Story Archive - 382A  http://www.news.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=9 USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Photo Gallery http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/75.htm Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=18 5th Fleet NEWS http://www.cusnc.navy.mil/articles/index.html Current Aircraft Carrier Location - Current Aircraft Carrier Location - http://www.gonavy.jp/CVLocation.html References:  1, 72, 76, 84A, 382, 531, 533, 552 & U.S. Navy Deployment History Resources _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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