Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group deploying to Middle East on Nov. 16

The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) will depart from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Virginia on Nov. 16 for a cruise in the Middle East.

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By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristina Young/Released. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Accompanying the carrier will be cruiser USS Anzio and destroyers USS Bulkeley, Gravely and Gonzalez.

Truman was not suppose to go on a cruise until 2016 but delays in fixing USS Dwight D. Eisenhower forced navy leadership to bring forward HSTCSG’s deployment.

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