Aircraft Carriers III
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U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 5, 2025) A U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, observes an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, taxi on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 2, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 2, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 6, 2025) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 6, 2025) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 6, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 6, 2025) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 2, 2025) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 2, 2025) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 5, 2025) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 31, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 5, 2025) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (April 2, 2025) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo)
Quite sparse CSG this time around. I know they're expecting NATO allies to fill the escort role but sheesh. Too close for comfort.
NORFOLK, Va. (June 1, 2025) –The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, following an eight-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG). The HSTCSG operated across U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, conducting combat operations in the Red Sea and exercises with NATO Allies. While deployed, HSTCSG completed more than 13,000 sorties and 25,000 flight hours, and the ships sailed over 240,000 nautical miles combined. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin E. Yarborough)
NORFOLK, Va. (June 1, 2025) –Sailors man the rails aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk, following an eight-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin E. Yarborough)
NORFOLK, Va. (June 1, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) return to Naval Station Norfolk, following an eight-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG). The Combat Action ribbon is displayed on the island.(U.S. Navy Photo by Air Traffic Control Specialist 1st Class Amber Gibson)
NORFOLK, Va. (June 1, 2025) – Sailors wait on a weather deck as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, following an eight-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin E. Yarborough)
NORFOLK, Va. (June 1, 2025) – Families of Sailors wait on the pier as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) returns to Naval Station Norfolk, following an eight-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin E. Yarborough)
NORFOLK, Va. (June 1, 2025) – A Sailor reunites with his family on the pier after the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, following an eight-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin E. Yarborough)
NORFOLK, Va. (June 1, 2025) A Sailor reunites with his young son after the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) pulls into homeport following an eight-month deployment with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG).(U.S. Navy Photo by Air Traffic Control Specialist 1st Class Amber Gibson)
24 June 2025
From Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs
NORFOLK, Va. — Nearly 4,500 Sailors assigned to the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group departed Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, June 24, for a regularly-scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) area of responsibility.The strike group deployed as an integrated naval force in support of economic prosperity, national security, and national defense.
"Carrier Strike Group Twelve is the most capable, adaptable, and lethal naval mission package in the world," said Rear Adm. Paul Lanzilotta, commander of Carrier Strike Group Twelve. "Our force stands prepared and ready to execute sustained, multi-domain operations at sea, wherever and whenever tasked, in support of American security and economic prosperity."
Deploying units include flagship USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), commanded by Capt. Dave Skarosi; the nine squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, commanded by Capt. David Dartez; Arleigh Burke-class destroyers within Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, commanded by Capt. Mark Lawrence; and Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), homeported at Naval Station Mayport and commanded by Capt. Judson Mallory.
“I am beyond proud of the work the warfighters on this ship have put in to prepare for this deployment, and thankful for the families and friends who continue to support them,” said Capt. Dave Skarosi, commanding officer of Gerald R. Ford. “I have no doubt that this ship and crew will face and overcome any challenges with overwhelming force and fortitude, showcasing the power and lethality of the Ford-class carrier to the world.”
Guided-missile destroyers of DESRON 2 include USS Mitscher (DDG 57), USS Mahan (DDG 72), USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Forrest Sherman deployed from Naval Station Norfolk on May 6, 2025.
Squadrons of CVW 8, embarked aboard Gerald R. Ford include Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, “Ragin’ Bulls”; Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, “Blacklions”; Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, “Tomcatters”; Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, “Golden Warriors”; Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, “Gray Wolves”; Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124, “Bear Aces”; Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, “Tridents”; Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70, “Spartans”; and a detachment from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 “Rawhides.”
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group provides combatant commanders and America’s civilian leaders increased capacity to underpin American security and economic prosperity, deter adversaries, and project power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea.
For more information on the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, please visit: . For more information on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), please visit: .