CVN-75 is named after Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), 33rd President of the United States of America (1945-1953).

Among President Truman's accomplishments were ending World War II; providing economic aid and assistance to devastated postwar European countries through the Marshall Plan; promising American support of free nations against direct and indirect Communist aggression under the Truman Doctrine; and establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Note: Several people have pointed out that President Truman did not have a middle initial; therefore the "S" in "Harry S Truman" should not have a period following. Please refer to "Use of the Period After the 'S' in Harry S. Truman's name" for an explanation of this controversy. David McCullough, in his biography "Truman," and the President's own daughter, Margaret Truman, in her biography "Harry S. Truman," both use a period after the "S."

The island house of the future USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) slowly moves over the flight deck during the ship's construction.

Photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding.

Newport News, Va., 7 September 1996— Over shadowed by the massive bow of the 8th Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton addresses honored guests and members of the prospective crew gathered at the Newport News Shipyard, Virginia, to witness the christening of the future USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).

U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Photographer's Mate Terry Cosgrove (# 960907-N-1523C-002).

Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton places USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in commission, 25 July 1998, in a ceremony held at Naval Base Norfolk, VA.

U.S. Navy Photo by Senior Chief Photographers Mate Terry A. Cosgrove.

Christening of Harry S. Truman by Mrs. John E. Horton (née Edith Cook "Drucie" Snyder), Matron of Honor. Truman's daughter Margaret was the ship's sponsor but was unable to attend.

PCU Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) sails off the coast of Virginia during initial shipyard sea trials, in June 1998. DoD photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Tom Wynn [980600-N-0000W-001].

PCU Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) tests her washdown system during sea trials off the Virginia Capes, June 24, 1998.

Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) underway at slow speed while on sea trials, circa 1998.

Official U.S. Navy photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) (# NH 106561-KN).

Norfolk, Virginia, July 25, 1998 — The Navy commissions its 8th Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) with a 21-gun salute during ceremonies held at the Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, Va. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Michal A. Hursey (# 980725-N-0000H-002).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Commissioning Ceremony Program. Saturday, 25 July 1998, 1100, Naval Station Norfolk, Pier 12, Norfolk, Virginia.

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Commissioning Ceremony, official Guest Pass. Saturday, 25 July 1998, 1100, Naval Station Norfolk, Pier 12, Norfolk, Virginia.

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Commissioning Ceremony Booklet. Saturday, 25 July 1998, 1100, Naval Station Norfolk, Pier 12, Norfolk, Virginia.

The Blue Angels' Flight Leader (Blue Angel #1), Cmdr. Patrick Driscoll, made an arrested landing aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) Nov. 11, 1998, marking the first time a Blue Angels' jet ever landed aboard an aircraft carrier. Flying F/A-18 Hornets, the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels) serve as goodwill ambassadors across the nation and overseas. After launching from Harry S. Truman, Cmdr. Driscoll flew back to Pensacola, Fla., the squadron's home. Harry S. Truman was conducting carrier qualifications in the Jacksonville, Fla., Operating Area as part of her shakedown cruise. US Navy photo.

The first two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet (F1) conducted sea trials aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in early March 1999. Official US Navy photo.

Sep. 30, 1999 — The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) drops anchor in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, after completing nine days of carrier qualifications (CQs) off the coast of Virginia. Harry S. Truman had just concluded Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) and was preparing for her first deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Cathy Brenneman. [990930-N-7959B-001].

Off the North Carolina Coast, May 5, 2000 — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) swiftly cuts through the water off the North Carolina coast while conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability Two (TSTA II) and Cycle Operations (CYCLIC OPS). U.S. Navy photo by Jeffrey G. Katz. [000505-N-0000K-005].

An F/A-18C(N) Hornet aircraft, BuNo 165177 (modex AC-301), from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 "Bulls," performs a training mission prior to being stationed aboard USS Harry S. Ttruman (CVN-75) (not shown), 14 August 2000.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, # 330-CFD-DN-SD-02-03935.

Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia, Nov. 28, 2000 — Tugboats assist USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) as she pulls away from Naval Station Norfolk's Pier 12 to begin her scheduled six-month maiden deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. Sailors "man the rails" in dress blues as part of Navy Tradition. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman James P. Wagner (# 001128-N-1509W-002).

Naval Station Norfolk, Va., mid-2001.

Dec. 7, 2002 — Flight deck personnel prepare to launch an EA-6B Prowler from the "Zappers" of Electronic Warfare Squadron One Thirty (VAQ-130) from the flight deck.

Aerial view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), with her embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, underway in the Mediterranean Sea, 24 January 2003, while conducting missions in support of U.S. national interests and Operation Enduring Freedom.

May 7, 2003 — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) anchors out of Portsmouth, England, while her Sailors and Marines enjoy liberty during their port visit. Photo by PH3 Danny Ewing Jr. (# 030507-N-4953E-010).

Atlantic Ocean, Jul. 17, 2003 — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) steams through the waters off the coast of Florida. The ship was conducting Carrier Qualifications (CQ) and an ammo off load on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman (# 030717-N-0851B-040).

Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 27, 2004 — A hose team practices fire fighting in the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during a General Quarters drill. Simulated smoke adds realism to the training. Fire fighting is very important for, at sea, there's no fire department to call. The carrier was conducting carrier qualifications and undergoing flight deck certification off the Atlantic coast. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (# 040227-N-4308O-036).

The guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG-58) steams off the port side of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during flight operations, 20 April 2004. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was undergoing a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) exercise off the Atlantic coast. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class John L. Beeman (# 040420-N-9851B-017).

Atlantic Ocean, Apr. 25, 2004 — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) underway off the Virginia coast, undergoing a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Christopher B. Stoltz (# 040425-N-9964S-059).

Atlantic Ocean, June 20, 2004 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transits along the East Coast while participating in Summer Pulse 2004, the Navy’s first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). Summer Pulse 2004 involved the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (# 040620-N-4308O-073).

CAPT Michael R. Groothousen, Commanding Officer, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), maintains course during underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198), 28 June 2004, in the Mediterranean Sea. HST was one of seven aircraft carriers participating in Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven Aircraft Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Mark R. Gleason (# 040628-N-7535G-016).

Atlantic Ocean, July 12, 2004 — USS Enterprise (CVN-65), left, and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), right, steam through the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in formation with other US Navy ships and multi-national warships (including two aircraft carriers: the Spanish Príncipe de Asturias (R-11), alongside Enterprise and the Italian Giuseppe Garibaldi (C-551), alongside Harry S. Truman) as part of Majestic Eagle 2004. Enterprise and Harry S. Truman were also part of the seven carriers involved in Summer Pulse 2004 (see above). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua E. Helgeson (# 040712-N-5405H-101).

The Turkish frigate TCG Gediz (F495) (ex-USS John A. Moore (FFG-19)), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C551) steam through the Atlantic Ocean, 12 July 2004, while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrated the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the NATO-led exercise included the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. HST's participation in Majestic Eagle was part of her scheduled deployment supporting the Navy's new fleet response plan (FRP) Summer Pulse 2004, the simultaneous deployment of seven carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston (# 040712-N-0119G-087).

The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C551) (foreground), the Turkish frigate TCG Gediz (F495) (ex-USS John A. Moore (FFG-19), left), and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) (background) steam together through the Atlantic Ocean, 12 July 2004, while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Josh Kinter (# 040712-N-7748K-002).

The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C551) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) operate near each other in the Atlantic Ocean, 12 July 2004, while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Josh Kinter (# 040712-N-7748K-020).

Atlantic Ocean, July 18, 2004 — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) steams through the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco. The exercise demonstrated the combined force capabilities and quick response times of the participating naval, air, undersea and surface warfare groups. Countries involved in the U.S.-led exercise included the United Kingdom, Morocco, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (#040718-N-4308O-072).

Atlantic Ocean, July 18, 2004 — Another view, as above. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor (#040718-N-4308O-106).

Naval Station Norfolk, Va., August 27, 2004 — A UH-3H Sea King helicopter assigned to the Search and Rescue (SAR) unit at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., flies over the aircraft carriers moored at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.; left to right, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), USS George Washington (CVN-73), and USS Enterprise (CVN-65). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Anthony M. Koch (# 040827-N-4459K-002).

Atlantic Ocean, September 13, 2004 — Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS George Washington (CVN-73) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) conduct an ammunition transfer between ships. Harry S. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) were participating in carrier qualifications off the East Coast of the United States. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan T. O'Connor (#040913-N-4308O-336).

Crete, Greece, Nov. 8, 2004 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) sails out of Souda harbor in Crete, Greece, following a four-day port visit to Greece's largest island. Harry S. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) were on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley (# 041108-N-0780F-066).

A plane captain assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126, uses hand signals to communicate with the air crew of an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft, 16 November 2004, in the Arabian Sea. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 were on a scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jason P. Taylor (# 041116-N-0989T-009).

Persian Gulf, Dec. 4, 2004 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) makes her approach alongside the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) to conduct an underway replenishment in the Persian Gulf. Harry S. Truman's Carrier Strike Group Ten (CSG-10) and embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) were on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism; aircraft from CVW-3 were providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in ongoing operations over Iraq. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Danny Ewing Jr. (# 041204-N-4953E-002).

Plane Captain Cpl. Felix Figueruelo watches as Capt. Douglas Miller, assigned to the "Silver Eagles" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115, climbs into the cockpit of his F/A-18A+ Hornet aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) prior to flight operations, 23 December 2004. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, was providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Iraq. The Harry S. Truman Strike Group was on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Philip V. Morrill (# 041223-N-6363M-005).

A bow on view of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) underway in the Persian Gulf, 30 December 2004, providing Close Air Support (CAS) and conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions over Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). US Navy photo by PHAN Ryan O'Connor, USN (# 041230-N-4308O-099 or DN-SD-06-13082).

Ripples appear along the fuselage of a US Navy (USN) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft (BuNo 165507) assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126, due to the tremendous amount of torque and pressure exerted on the aircraft while landing on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 11 January 2005. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 were underway in the Persian Gulf providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by PHAN Kristopher Wilson, USN (# 050111-N-5345W-137).

Military Sealift Command (MSC) combat stores ship USNS Saturn (T-AFS 10) conducts a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) at sea with USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and the guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG-61), 15 January 2005, in the Persian Gulf. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser were assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and were on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Richard J. Brunson (# 050115-N-6932B-133).

Starboard quarter view of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) underway while on station in the Persian Gulf, 8 February 2005, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

US Navy photo by PH Rome J. Toledo, USN, # 050208-N-4584T-005.

F/A-18 Hornets pack the hangar bay aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during a no-fly day while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, April 2, 2005. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group had been relieved by the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) CSG on March 19, after completing nearly four months in the Persian Gulf in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Greg Pierot (# 050402-N-7405P-135).

At anchor in the Solent, Portsmouth, England, April 9(?), 2005.

Leaving Portsmouth, England, April 10, 2005.

Photographer's Mate Airman Kristopher "The Appalachian Assassin" Wilson stands victorious in front of a crowd of over 3000 Sailors and Marines during the "Photo Fiasco" bout of the first Boxing Smokers event held aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Atlantic Ocean, 11 April 2005. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group had been recently relieved after completing nearly four months in the Persian Gulf in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jay C. Pugh (# 050411-N-0535P-110).

A US Navy (USN) F-14B Tomcat aircraft, assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron (VF) 32, launches off USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) for the last time during Carrier Air Wing (CVW) Three's preparations for flight operations, as the ship participates in a Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) in the Atlantic Ocean, 19 July 2005. U.S. Navy photo by PH3 Kristopher Wilson, USN (# 050719-N-5345W-067).

Air department Sailors prepare an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 for launch along catapult number one as an F/A‑18F Super Hornet approaches to make an arrested recovery aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 30 July 2005. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was conducting carrier qualifications and sustainment operations in the Atlantic Ocean, off of the East Coast. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (#050730-N-5345W-227).

Norfolk, Va., Sep. 1, 2005 — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) departs from Naval Station Norfolk in support of Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations. The aircraft carrier would bring command center and additional afloat staging base capabilities to the relief effort. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations was led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Gregory A. Roberts (# 050901-N-3725R-180).

Gulf of Mexico, Sep. 6, 2005 — An MH-53 Sea Dragon assigned to the "Vanguards" of Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron One Four (HM-14) lifts from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) shortly after receiving a full payload of relief supplies, which would be airlifted to those in need in the areas along the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Katrina. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (# 050906-N-5345W-016).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), center, sails alongside the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8), followed by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65), right, and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), left, during an early morning vertical replenishment and underway replenishment in the Atlantic Ocean, November 3, 2005. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Josh Kinter (# 051103-N-7748K-002).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), front, and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) sail alongside each other during a vertical weapons offload evolution, 4 November 2005. Both Nimitz-class aircraft carriers were underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting ammunition offloads and underway replenishments. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (#051104-N-5345W-119).

Sailors gather on the flight deck and look at downtown Portsmouth, Va., as USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) navigates the Elizabeth River on her way to the Atlantic Ocean, 20 December 2006. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was underway conducting sea trials after completing a Docked Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA) period at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY).

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (# 061220-N-5345W-034).

An F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 is launched from bow catapult number one during flight operations aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 15 January 2007. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was underway conducting flight deck certifications off the East Coast. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (# 070115-N-5345W-058).

A T-45 Goshawk, BuNo 165495, modex A152, assigned to Training Airwing (TRAWING) 1 flies over three other chocked-and-chained Goshawks while approaching for an arrested recovery aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), on 3 February 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson.

A T-45 Goshawk training aircraft assigned to Training Airwing (TRAWING) One descends toward the landing area for an arrested recovery aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 3 February 2007. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was underway conducting operations in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (# 070203-N-5345W-037).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) conducts an ammunition cross-deck with USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in the Atlantic Ocean, 8 February 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jay C. Pugh (# 070208-N-0535P-086).

From left, U.S. Navy aircraft carriers USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), USS Enterprise (CVN-65) and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN‑75) sit moored in Norfolk, Va., 22 February 2007. DoD photo by Cherie A. Thurlby (# 070222-D-7203T-021).

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, fires off its flares while performing evasive maneuvers during an air power demonstration for officials from the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and PLAN Vice Adm. Wu Shengli during their visit and tour of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 6 April 2007. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA), a standard used to evaluate a ship's readiness for deployment, in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson (# 070406-N-5345W-215).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transits through the Atlantic Ocean, 6 July 2007. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was underway participating in the composite unit training exercise in preparation for a deployment to the Persian Gulf. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jay C. Pugh (# 070706-N-0535P-064).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) moves through the Atlantic Ocean, 20 July 2007, toward Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for a port visit. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was visiting Fort Lauderdale prior to participating in Operation Bold Step, which provided realistic training environments for U.S. and coalition forces.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (# 070720-N-2984R-003).

This photo is believed to have been taken off Fort Lauderdale, FL, during a thunderstom on 21 July 2007. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) was visiting Fort Lauderdale prior to participating in Operation Bold Step.

The Royal Navy Invincible-class aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious (R06), and Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) transit in formation during a multi-ship maneuvering exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, 29 July 2007. The three carriers were participating in Operation Bold Step where more than 15,000 service members from three countries partook in the Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFX). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jay C. Pugh (# 070729-N-0535P-062).

The nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75) and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) are shown astern of the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious in the North Atlantic off the East coast of the USA, during Operation Bold Step, 13–31 July 2007. This Joint Task Force exercise was designed to prepare the US Carrier Strike Group, based on Harry S. Truman, for deployment to the Middle East. The group consisted of the guided missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81), the guided missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG-66), the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin [(DDG-79)], the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN-765) and the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Manchester (D95). USS Dwight D Eisenhower led the second Carrier Battle Group in the exercise, whilst HMS Illustrious led the third group, which consisted of the guided missile cruisers USS Monterey (CG-61) and USS San Jacinto (CG-56), two guided missile frigates USS Nicholas [(FFG-47)] and USS Simpson [(FFG-56)], and the guided missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG-64). During the two-week exercise Illustrious embarked sixteen USMC AV-8B Harrier Strike aircraft belonging to US Marine Strike Squadron 542 and 200 US Marine personnel. Royal Navy News.

Photo from Safeguarding the Nation: The Story of the Modern Royal Navy, by John Roberts.

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), center, and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), right. Norfolk, Va., 14 October 2007.

Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), center, with (clockwise from upper left corner) guided-missile destroyers USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) and USS Carney (DDG-64); guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG-66); Canadian, Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFH-339); and guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG-56). Atlantic Ocean, 12 November 2007.

Photo by Caporal Robert LeBlanc.

Harry S. Truman Strike Group 10, made up of USS San Jacinto (CG-56) (center, left), USS Hue City (CG-66) (center, right), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) (center), Canadian frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFH-339) (bottom, center), USS Carney (DDG-64) (top, right), and USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) (top, left), performs a multi-ship maneuvering exercise. The strike group was en route to the Central Command area of responsibilty as part of the ongoing rotation to support maritime security operations in the region. Atlantic Ocean, 12 November 2007.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Lee Losack (# 071112-N-0455L-006).

Harry S. Truman Strike Group 10, made up of (left to right) Canadian frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFH-339), USS San Jacinto (CG-56), USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), USS Hue City (CG-66), and USS Carney (DDG-64), performs a multi-ship maneuvering exercise. The strike group was en route to the Central Command area of responsibilty as part of the ongoing rotation to support maritime security operations in the region. Atlantic Ocean, 12 November 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Lee Losack (# 071112-N-0455L-012).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) sail side-by-side, 6 January 2008, during a vertical replenishment in the Persian Gulf. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 were underway on a deployment in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth R. Hendrix (# 080106-N-5758H-274).

USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81), left, conducts a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and the British destroyer HMS Manchester (D95), 23 January 2008, in the Persian Gulf. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 were on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and maritime security operations.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jay C. Pugh (# 080123-N-0535P-425).

Top to bottom: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) performs a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Fast Combat Support Ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) and USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81), while underway in the Persian Gulf, 23 January 2008. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 were underway on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and Maritime Security Operations (MSO), which help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counterterrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other materials.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jay C. Pugh (# 080123-N-0535P-548).

CDR Donald Nisbett, commanding officer of the "Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, successfully completes his 800th carrier trap aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 24 March 2008, in the Persian Gulf. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and her embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 were deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and maritime security operations.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (# 080324-N-2984R-344).

Shooters observe the guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG-66) from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 26 May 2008, in the Atlantic Ocean. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 were preparing for their return to homeport following a seven-month deployment.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Operations Specialist 3rd Class Kevin T. Murray, Jr. (# 080526-N-8923M-008).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transits up the Elizabeth River as she passes the downtown Norfolk waterfront after completing a successful and on-time six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va, 13 February 2009.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Folnsbee (# 090213-N-3673F-003).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) conducts high-speed turns during a rudder check, 14 March 2009. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (# 090314-N-2984R-195).

The Norwegian Navy frigate HNoMS Roald Amundsen (F-311) moves to get in formation with USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 7 May 2009. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Phase. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin M. Smelley (# 090507-N-2858S-107).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transits the Strait of Gibraltar, 2 June 2010. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

NS0275al: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kilho Park (# 100602-N-6003P-418).

NS0275ala: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kilho Park (# 100602-N-6003P-432).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) underway in the Mediterranean Sea, 10 December 2010. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group was deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet Areas Of Responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kilho Park (# 101210-N-6003P-088).

Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah Nelson uses a parallel motion protractor to plot the position of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) as the ship prepares to get underway from Norfolk, VA, 27 January 2011. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was supporting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications.

DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kilho Park, U.S. Navy (photo # 110127-N-6003P-027).

Family, friends and shipmates gathered together aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) during a memorial service for CAPT Tushar "Haaji" Tembe, 15 November 2011. Tembe was the commanding officer of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and died unexpectedly, 8th November, at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Tembe, 49, a naval aviator, had assumed command of HST in August. He was born in Bombay, India and came to the United States as a child and later graduated from Texas Tech University. After receiving his Wings of Gold, Tembe flew a variety of aircraft including the F/A-18 Hornet. His many assignments included a tour as commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, the "Golden Warriors" at NAS Oceana, Va. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rob Rupp (# 111115-N-SR846-111).

Naval Station Norfolk, 19 December 2012.

Ships are, right to left: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), ex-USS Enterprise (CVN-65), USS Bataan (LHD-5), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN‑72), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), and USS Wasp (LHD-1).

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin J. Steinberg, # 121219-N-TB177-875.

An F/A-18C Hornet (BuNo 164948, modex AC-304), assigned to the "Ragin' Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37, recovers aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Gulf of Oman, 11 November 2013. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, was deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security operations and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Emily M. Blair (# 131111-N-RY581-359).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), foreground, and USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) transit during a turnover of responsibility in the Arabian Sea, 22 March 2014. The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area Of Responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by LT Juan David Guerra (# 140322-N-AP620-071).

MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters assigned to the "Sea Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 deliver pallets to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), left, from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Red Sea, 25 March 2014, as seen from the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG-84). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donald R. White Jr. (# 140325-N-MY642-022).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 5 April 2014. With embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier visited Palma 3–6 April.

The famous Santa María Cathedral can be seen in the distance in photos NS0275aia–NS0275aib.

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) participates in an ammunition onload with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T‑AKE 12), 3 June 2015. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was underway in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting an ordnance-handling evolution. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. S. Richardson (# 150603-N-NK123-359).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transits the Strait of Hormuz, 26 December 2015. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group was deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area Of Responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class M. J. Lieberknecht (# 151226-N-AO823-031).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) participates in a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), 24 February 2016, in the Persian Gulf. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations.

US Navy photo by MC3 Bobby J. Siens, # 160224-N-DZ642-036.

Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25, "Fist of the Fleet," upload ordnance to an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 3 March 2016, in the Persian Gulf. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and her Carrier Strike Group were deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area Of Operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class E. T. Miller (# 160303-N-MQ094-101).

Sailors assigned to the harbor patrol unit at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain maneuver harbor patrol craft in formation past USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 19 April 2016. The harbor patrol unit provides anti-terrorism force protection, ship escort, and harbor patrol as part of maritime security operations. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia's mission to provide services to the Fleet, Fighter, and Family. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Granger Jr. (# 160419-N-YR391-003).

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), underway in the Mediterranean Sea, 8 June 2016. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bobby J. Siens (# 160608-N-DZ642-045).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) departs Souda Bay, Greece, after a port call 25 June 2016. Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. Navy photo by Heather Judkins (# 160625-N-IL474-239).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), 21 July 2017, one day early, following a 10-month planned incremental availability. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier would conduct sea trials and return to her homeport at Naval Station Norfolk. U.S. Navy photo courtesy of NNSY by Shayne Hensley (# 170721-N-MA158-0022).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transits the Elizabeth River from Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), 21 July 2017, to conduct Sea Trials following a 10-month planned incremental availability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin F. Johnson (# 170721-N-YR571-002).

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, left, discusses Hurricane Irma with CAPT Nicholas Dienna, commanding officer of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), on the ship's bridge, 7 September 2017. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for future operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mason Gillan (# 170907-N-MU551-221).

Aircraft carriers USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), in the background, are blanketed with snow following blizzard-like conditions, Norfolk, Virginia, 4 January 2018. Harry S. Truman was preparing for her Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Swofford (# 180104-N-GC347-041).

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transits the Arabian Sea, 4 March 2020. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group was deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Pacific Ocean through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maxwell Higgins (# 200304-N-MQ631-0968).

Members of the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 meet with actor Bruce Willis (right) in Norfolk, VA, before he departs on a C-2A Greyhound aircraft bound for USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), 25 July 2002. Mr. Willis was touring HST as he prepared and conducted research for an upcoming feature film entitled Tears of the Sun. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho (# 020725-N-5319A-515).

Actor Bruce Willis along with some of his fellow cast members listen to a preflight briefing given by members of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 "Rawhides" at Norfolk Naval Base, 25 July 2002. The C-2A Greyhound would take the cast to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) for a tour and to do some research for the upcoming feature film Tears of the Sun. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho (# 020725-N-5319A-574).

In early August 2002 USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) was transformed into center stage for the upcoming movie, Tears of the Sun. Released in 2003, Tears of the Sun was directed by Antoine Fuqua, with Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, Cole Hauser and Tom Skerritt starring.

Harry S. Truman portrayed a carrier forward-deployed in the Atlantic after a military coup overthrows the government of Nigeria. In fact, the two-day production wrapped up just before HST returned to Norfolk following a carrier qualification period. The ship had been operating off the coast of Florida, assisting new pilots in earning their carrier landing qualifications.

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) challenge coin.

TRUMAN/CVW3 TEAM—WE GAVE 'EM HELL!—MED CRUISE 2003—OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

(5 December 2002–23 May 2003.)

CVW-3, Dusty Dogs [HS-]7, CVN-75, Operation Iraqi Freedom Mediterranean 2003.

(5 December 2002–23 May 2003.)

HARRY S TRUMAN STRIKE GROUP — 07–08 — Gulf Cruise — King of Squadrons — Brewed seven months in the Persian Gulf on board The USS Harry S Truman in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom — WORLD'S GREATEST CARRIER STRIKE GROUP

(5 November 2007–4 June 2008.)

Deployment to the Mediterranean and North Arabian Sea, 21 May–20 December 2010, with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3: VFA-32 "Swordsmen," VMFA-312 "Checkerboards," VFA-37 "Bulls," VFA-105 "Gunslingers," VAQ-130 "Zappers," VAW-126 "Seahawks," HS-7 "Dusty Dogs," and COD aircraft from VRC-40 "Rawhides."