Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) on Thanksgiving in the Mediterranean Sea. While aboard, CNO and MCPON celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday serving dinner to the crew, re-enlisting 22 Sailors in the ship's hangar bay, and personally recognizing the more than 5,000 Sailors deployed aboard Harry S. Truman.

Since deploying in April, the crew aboard Harry S. Truman has flown combat operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, conducted numerous bilateral training events, operated above the Arctic Circle, and participated in Exercise Baltic Operations 2018 and Trident Juncture 2018 – all while flexing the U.S. Navy’s dynamic force employment strategy. And, despite not being home for the holidays, this Thanksgiving was full of good cheer and high morale.

Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic.

(U.S. Navy video/Released)