Truman Carrier Strike Group Air Wing, Escorts Return

Associates of the Harry S. Truman Provider Strike Group are returning household following an extended deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, with Carrier Air Wing 1, which was embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) landing at their home fields on Monday.

USS San Jacinto (CG-56) is envisioned arrive in Norfolk, Va., tomorrow, with ship spotters sighting it off of the coast of Virginia Beach front, Va., Wednesday.

USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) and USS Gravely (DDG-107) have previously returned household to Naval Station Mayport, Fla., and Naval Station Norfolk, respectively. Jason Dunham arrived on June 26, while Gravely arrived property on June 24.

USS Cole (DDG-67), USS Bainbridge (DDG- 96) and USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), all portion of Destroyer Squadron 28, are even now at sea. Truman is also nonetheless in the Atlantic Ocean but is anticipated to pull into Norfolk in the coming times.

The Harry S. Truman CSG had been in the Mediterranean for a 9-thirty day period deployment as portion of the U.S. assistance of NATO allies and as a hedge from Russian aggression considering that Moscow invaded Ukraine.

Provider Air Wing 1, commanded by Capt. Patrick Hourigan, is the initial of the strike group’s remaining instructions to return to their residence, according to a Tuesday Navy press launch.

Provider Air Wing 1, which was embarked on Truman, is composed of:

• The “Red Rippers” of VFA-11 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) flying F/A-18Fs from Naval Air Station Oceana.
• The “Fighting Checkmates” of VFA-211 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
• The “Blue Blasters” of VFA-34 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
• The “Sunliners” of VFA-81 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
• The “Rooks” of VAQ-137 – EA-18G – Electronic Assault Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Clean.
• The “Seahawks” of VAW-126 – E-2D – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va.
• The “Rawhides” of VRC-40 – Detachment – C-2A – Fleet Logistics Help Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
• The “Dragon Slayers” of HSC-11 – MH-60S – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
• The “Proud Warriors” of HSM-72 – MH-60R – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.

Although supporting U.S. European Command, Air Carrier Wing 1 flew more than 10,200 sorties, according to the release. All through a March 2022 go to to Truman, when it was in the Mediterranean, USNI News acquired that the air wing carried out 60 to 90 sorties a day, at the time.

Related