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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) concluded its participation Operation Nanook on Aug. 23, a joint exercise conducted in the northern Atlantic Ocean. “Thomas Hudner performed very well during Operation Nanook,” said Cmdr. Brett Litchfield, the ship’s commanding officer. “The crew was very motivated and forward-leaning throughout the exercise. We have gathered many lessons learned that can be used for future Arctic operations.” Operation Nanook 2020 is a northern operation conducted by the Royal CanaF/A-18 Super Hornets perform fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman dian Navy withHornets Alliedperform nations aaatofly ensure F/A-18 Super Hornets perform fly over the the Nimitz-class Nimitz-class aircraft aircraft carrier carrier USS USS Harry Harry S. S.Truman Truman F/A-18 Super over (CVN 75) during a change of command ceremony for the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike a (CVN stable, Arctic region. In (CVN 75)conflict-free during aa change change of command command ceremony for for the the “Fighting “Fighting Checkmates” Checkmates” of of Strike Strike 75) during of ceremony Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211. Fighter Squadron Squadron (VFA) Navy 211. strove to Fighter 211. participating, the (VFA) U.S. increase interoperability between allies, MC2 Scott T Swofford MC2 Scott Scott TT Swofford Swofford MC2 gain understanding on operational hazards in the Arctic Ocean and gain new insight from S. allies operating in Strike the Arcgroup remains ready to surge forward or reFrom Harry Truman Carrier Group From Harry S. S. Truman Truman Carrier Carrier Strike Strike Group Group group remains ready to surge forward or reFrom Harry tic region. Public Affairs deploy when called upon. Public Affairswith Allies in the Arctic Public Affairs deploy when called upon. Working “Our strike group’s missions have dem“Our strike group’s missions have demregion allows the U.S. Navy and allies to NORFOLK onstrated we are inherently maneuverable NORFOLK NORFOLK onstrated we are inherently maneuverable increase presence in the region Nearlymilitary 6,500 Sailors of the Harry S. Tru- and flexible while remaining operational unNearly 6,500Fostering Sailors of the Harry S. Tru- and flexible while remaining operational unin theCarrier future. man Strike Groupinteroperability (HSTCSG) arrived predictable to any potential adversary,” said man Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) arrived predictable to any potential adversary,” said between nations (NS) will increase informain Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, July Black. “This epitomizes the Navy’s dynamic in Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia, July Black. “This epitomizes the Navy’s dynamic tion force employment concept and shows this 21. sharing and situational awareness in force employment concept and shows this 21. region, helping to ensure a safe the The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman strike group is ready and capable of accomThe aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman strike group is ready and capable of accomArctic (CVN Ocean. 75) and strike group ships USS Nor- plishing any mission, at any time, as our na(CVN 75) andinstrike group ships USS Nor- plishing any mission, at any time, as our na“Operating is no small mandy (CG 60), the USSArctic Arleigh Burke (DDG tion directs.” tion directs.” mandy (CG 60), USS Arleigh Burke (DDG task,” said Lt. Forrest j.g. Madina Petashvili, While in Norfolk, the strike group will not 51) and USS Sherman (DDG 98) MC2 Thomas Gooley While in Norfolk, the strike group will not 51) and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) Thomas Hudner’s navigational MC2 Thomas Thomas Gooley Gooley MC2 arrived after operating for moreofficer. than three only conduct routine maintenance on ships, A Sailor embraces his loved on after USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at Naval Station arrived after operatingnews for of more than three only conduct routine maintenance on ships, AA Sailor Sailor embraces embraces his his loved loved on on after after USS USS Harry Harry S. S.Truman Truman (CVN (CVN 75) 75) arrived arrived at at Naval Naval Station Station “Having the operamonths inreceived the U.S.the 5th and 6th fleets areas of aircraft and equipment, but Sailors will also Norfolk. months in the U.S. 5thmyself and 6thwith fleets areas of aircraft and equipment, but Sailors will also Norfolk. Norfolk. tion, I had to educate Canabe able to continue advanced training, mainresponsibility. be able to continue advanced training, mainresponsibility. dian, Greenland and proud Arcticof waters “I couldn’t be more this strike tain warfighting certifications, as well as “I couldn’t bepublications more proudtoofinclude this strike tain warfighting certifications, as well as through various Additionally, the HSTCSG conducted focused and ready for whatever lies ahead.” group team’s performance over more than spend time with family and friends. Additionally, the HSTCSG conducted time with family and friends. focused and ready for whatever lies ahead.” group team’s performance more Bygrit, MCSN Ashley Croom sailing directions. I wanted toover thethan spend “I’m incredibly proud of the determiWhile deployed, the strike group partici- bilateral operations with allies and partners three months of operating inensure a highly-dyRegion Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs deployed, the strike group particibilateral operations with allies and partners “I’m incredibly proud of theNavy grit, determiWhile three monthsI of operating a highly-dyinformation learned was in also namic environment across twoshared theaters,” nation and phenomenal effort Truman’s Sail- pated in a variety of partnership and interop- in both U.S. 5th and 6th fleets, to include in both U.S. 5th and 6th fleets, to include nation and phenomenal effort Truman’s Sailpated in a variety of partnership and interopnamic environment across two theaters,” with the bridge junior officer watchGene ors have shown over the lastNORFOLK three months erability exercises, as well as maritime and Egypt, Morocco, Italy, France, Germany and said HSTCSG Commander Rear Adm. Morocco, Italy, France, Germany and ors have shown over the last three months erability exercises, as well as maritime and said HSTCSG Commander Rear Adm. Gene standers whocarried not only been a of operating at sea,” said Harry S. Truman’s theater security operations. Strike group Egypt, the United Kingdom. Also, aircraft from emBlack. “We outhave the never full spectrum Less than 100 years ago, if you were a woman living in the United the United Kingdom. Also, aircraft from emoperating at sea,” said Harry S. Truman’s theater security operations. Strike group Black. “We carried out the full spectrum of part of such mission, combat but were alsooper- Commanding Officer Capt. Nick Dienna. units participated in Exercise Baltic Opera- barked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 supported missions froma sustained flight units participated in Exercise Baltic Operabarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 supported Commanding Officer Capt. Nick Dienna. missions from sustained combat flight operyoung their and experiences tions (BALTOPS) from the Adriatic Sea and Operation Inherent Resolve during May and time inyou port, ations tointraining integration on withthe NATO “While we plan to enjoy ourStates, didn’t have the right from to vote. Women’s Day Inherent Resolve tions (BALTOPS) the Adriatic Sea Equality and Operation during May and ations to training and integration with NATO “While we plan to enjoy our time in port, bridge.” including reconnecting with those who sup- Exercise Lightning Handshake with the Moallies and regional partners.” Exercise Lightning Handshake with the Moincluding reconnecting with those who supallies and regional partners.” celebrates the passage the 19th Amendment, granting women the During the operation, Thomas Hud-strike ported us from afar, we’re continuing roccanof Navy and Air Force. to stay Black also emphasized that the »»See HOME | A6 also new emphasized thatsuch the as strike ported us from afar, we’re continuing to stay roccan Navy and Air Force. »»See HOME | A6 nerBlack achieved milestones right to vote on August 26, 1920. The right to vote isn’t the only conducting replenishments-at-sea (RAS) with Royal Canadian Navy ship thing women have fought for over the past century; women in the MV Asterix, the first RAS with a foreign military have fought for a place as well. ship for Thomas Hudner. In addition to ❯❯ See WOMEN | A7 ❯❯ See HUDNER | A7
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was the guest speaker. was the guest speaker. Scorby, a native of Manlius, N.Y., asScorby, a native of Manlius, N.Y., assumed command of CNRMA on March sumed command of CNRMA on March NORFOLK 10, 2016 and demonstrated innovative NORFOLK NORFOLK 10, 2016 and demonstrated innovative Rear Adm. Charles W. Rock relieved leadership in guiding 14 installations Rear Charles W. Rock relieved leadership in guidingthe14Factory-Wolverine installations by Lt.Adm. j. Adm. g Ayifa Brooks in February Rear John C. Scorby Jr. as Com- across a 20-state2020, region. Carrier Group 12 Public Rear Strike Adm. John C. Affairs Scorby Jr. as Com- across a 20-state region. team flight deck and carrier mander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Whilecompleted under initial Scorby’s command, mander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic While under command, NORFOLK air trafficencouraged control Scorby’s center certifications on the (CNRMA), during a change of command CNRMA energy conserva(CNRMA), during a change of command encouraged energy In conserva-Ford Carrier held Air Wing (CVW) officially CNRMA first-in-class Ford carrier. ceremony at Naval Station8Norfolk, tion through initiatives such as May, Battle ceremony heldStrike at Naval Station through initiatives such asairBattle joined Carrier Group (CSG)Norfolk, 12 aboard tion hosted the first-ever wing July 20. “E” for CVW-8 energy on program, resulting in emJuly 20. “E” for energy program, resulting in theThe aircraft carrierofUSS Gerald R.ceremony Ford (CVN thebark, which for the27first time, utilized change command region garnering Secretary of the the The change commandAug. ceremony theadvanced region garnering 27 Secretary of the 78), flag ship of forfollowed CSG-12, weapons to deliver heavy was the immediately by a21. retire- Navy energy and elevators water management was immediately followed by a retireNavy energy and water management CVW-8, known “Factory,” joins the awards inert ordnance from and the aft magazine to the ment ceremony for as Scorby. during 2016 2017. Scorby ment ceremony for“Wolverine,” Scorby. awards duringThose 2016weapons and 2017. Scorby Ford, Destroyer flight deck. loaded Vicenicknamed Adm. Mary M. Jackson, com- also championed the Fleetwere andthen FamVice Adm. Mary M. Gulf Jackson, comchampioned thein Fleet and FamSquadron Leyte (CG 55), and also CVW-8 Sailors coordination with the mander, Two, NavyUSS Installations Command ilybySupport Program, collaborating with mander, Navy Installations Command ily Support Program, collaborating with USS Gettysburg (CG 64) to complete Ford’s weapons department and expended By MC3 Caledon Rabbipal By MC3 MC3 Caledon Caledon Rabbipal Rabbipal By
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