[MilCom] USS Harry S. Truman & her strike Group

[Greg Brazil]

NORFOLK (NNS) -- Harry S. Truman Strike Group (HSTSG), underway since 
Jan. 14, completed its composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) and 
returned to Naval Station Norfolk Feb. 3.
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COMPTUEX was a scenario-based pre-deployment exercise assessed by 
Commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic (CSFTL).

CSFTL ensured HSTSG can carry out a broad scope of missions efficiently 
and effectively when operating in the 5th fleet and 6th fleet areas of 
responsibility.

"This was a difficult scenario. We threw a lot of problems at the strike 
group and its ships to make sure this team performs as a team and to 
acceptable combat standards," said Rear Adm. Scott Craig, CSFTL. "I have 
all the confidence in the world that when HSTSG gets the call to 
deliver, the strike group can deliver and will do so with precision."

HSTSG conducted several scenario-based missions including maritime 
interdiction operations; electronic, air, surface and subsurface 
warfare; electronic, air, surface and subsurface defense; small boat and 
low slow flyer detection and deterrence; integrated air and surface 
warfare; combat flight operations; counter-unmanned air vehicle drills; 
straits transits; and replenishments-at-sea.

"The crew of Truman is absolutely ready for deployment," said Command 
Master Chief (SW/AW/IDW) Raymond D. Kemp, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). 
"We have been tried, assessed, inspected and tested. No matter what 
enemy we are sent to engage, we are ready to engage, and we shall be 
victorious."

According to Lt. j.g. Aubrey Page, navigator aboard guided-missile 
cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), Sailors aboard Gettysburg are equally as 
ready for deployment. During COMPTUEX, Gettysburg Sailors honed skills 
in ship's self defense, weapons, integrated air defense, and flight 
operations.

"It is exciting to work with the [Harry S. Truman] strike group," said 
Page. "Together, we bring the best of what navies all around the world 
offer to provide a maritime presence in a part of the world that needs us."

Aboard Truman (CVN 75) are its crew, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 
(CCSG) 10, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, and 1st Combined Destroyer Squadron 
(1CDS). In addition to Gettysburg, USS Monterey (CG 61), guided-missile 
frigate USS Kaufmann (FFG 59), guided-missile destroyers USS Gravely 
(DDG 107) and USS Barry (DDG 52), Canadian ships HMCS Ville de Quebec 
(FFH 332) and HMCS Preserver (AOR 510), and German frigate FGS Hamburg 
(F220) also participated.

Gettysburg and Hamburg will join Truman for deployment.

For more information about HSTSG, visit facebook.com/CCSG10 or 
facebook.com/USSTruman.

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