- USS Harry S. Truman resumes operations in the U.S. Sixth Fleet after completing emergent repairs at Souda Bay, Greece.
- ERAV completed in five days, led by FDRMC with Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Theodoropoulos Group assistance.
- Repairs followed a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M on February 12.
- Command change occurred, with Captain Christopher Hill replacing Captain Dave Snowden.
The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, resumed flight operations in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area after departing Souda Bay, Greece, on February 23. The carrier had undergone a five-day Emergent Repair Availability (ERAV) following damage sustained in a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M on February 12, according to Baird Maritime.
The repair process, led by the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC), included Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Theodoropoulos Group, a local industry partner. These teams worked together to assess the damage, develop a repair plan, and restore the carrier’s weathertight integrity.
Following the incident, the U.S. Navy relieved Captain Dave Snowden of his command on February 20 due to a loss of confidence in his leadership. Captain Christopher Hill assumed command and confirmed that Truman has rejoined routine flight operations, maintaining combat readiness.
Carrier Air Wing 1 Operations
Since deploying, Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) aboard Truman has conducted over 5,500 sorties, including:
- Two self-defense strikes against Houthi-controlled Yemen.
- A large-force strike in Northeast Somalia targeting ISIS-Somalia in coordination with U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).
With its aircraft launching and recovering, the Truman is fully mission-capable and ready to respond to crises with combat credible power in the region.
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Source: Baird Maritime
