The USS Harry S. Truman, which is part of the U.S. Navy’s operations in the Red Sea, has faced multiple challenges during its deployment in the region.

Staidl says the 30-day extension is hard for the sailors, too. “You go through the deployment cycle and at this time everyone is sick of each other,” said Staidl.

The Harry S. Truman was initially scheduled to be out at sea for six months, but escalations in global security dynamics particularly in the Middle East led to the carrier’s extension.

In response to the loss of the jet, the Navy said strike groups associated with the USS Harry S. Truman “remain fully mission capable.” It is unclear whether there will be an effort to recover ...

The Truman is operating in the eastern Mediterranean Sea in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Photo was taken aboard USS Harry S. Truman during its mission in Mediterranean Sea.

NORFOLK, Va. — While the action on the flight deck of the USS Harry Truman is truly spectacular, the buzz of activity below deck is equally eye popping. The hangar deck spans the length of the ...

A crew member and a tow tractor operator had to jump to safety when an F/A 18 fighter jet fell off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman and into the Red Sea.