The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group returned to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to resume flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve this week.

“Bringing the Harry S. Truman strike group back into the fight against ISIS sends a powerful message to our partners that we are committed to peace and security in the region, and anywhere threatened by international terrorism,” said Rear Adm. Gene Black, commander of the Harry S. Truman CSG.

“Once again we demonstrate the incredible flexibility and capabilities of a carrier strike group; we are combat-proven and ready to answer the call anytime and anywhere to carry out any mission we are directed.”

While in the region, aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 1’s strike fighter squadrons will conduct precision strikes on Islamic State targets.

“The crew is locked in, focused and ready to continue the fight against ISIS,” said Commanding Officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Capt. Nicholas Dienna.

“We will operate and maintain a presence wherever, whenever required to support our regional allies and partners in furthering stability and prosperity around the globe.”

The Harry S. Truman CSG, which entered the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations April 18, includes multi-mission capable platforms with strike; ballistic missile defence; and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

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HF
HF
5 years ago

hmmmmmmm….. I thought the correct term was ‘Carrier Strike Force’.

Helions
Helions
5 years ago
Reply to  HF

Hi HF.

CSG is the correct term. However, the Truman Strike Group is more of a more robust Cold War era Carrier Battle Group in numbers and capabilities. The USN states it’s the largest CSG to stand from Norfolk in a very long time.

Cheers!