U.S. Fleet Forces Command

📍 ATLANTIC OCEAN – The USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), also known as Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, completed Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), Aug. 23, 2024. The exercise represents the Department of the Navy’s commitment to deliver highly capable, integrated naval forces to promote our nation’s prosperity and security, deter aggression, and provide tailorable options to our nation’s leaders. COMPTUEX also allows the Navy to assess all aspects of prior readiness generation activities, which provides leaders information needed for process and resource allocation decisions for future warfighting development. COMPTUEX emphasizes a carrier strike group’s ability to deliver combat power wherever the nation’s leadership requires, and is informed by U.S. Navy Fleet Commander requirments and assessment of ongoing operations around the globe. “CSG 8 brings together a strike package that is world-class. The ability to deploy these units into harm’s way — in the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, [and throughout the world]— it is going to be an impressive combat package,” said Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. “From subsea to the surface to air, CSG 8 is able to conduct combat operations in all those domains — synchronize those in real time and meet all the needs of combatant commanders in those different areas of responsibilities — it’s really impressive.” At its core, COMPTUEX assesses the strike group's ability to seamlessly integrate its various components – a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON), Carrier Air Wing (CVW), guided-missile cruiser, and Information Warfare team – into a cohesive fighting force capable of executing each of its warfare areas. “Our mission is incredibly important,” said Rear Adm. Max McCoy, commander, CSG 4. “We train and mentor deploying carrier strike groups to be ready for all contingencies anywhere in the world. We know the ultimate metric of success is winning in combat.” COMPTUEX assesses and enhances carrier strike group proficiency to execute complex tactical maneuvers, effective communication in a pressurized environment, and decisive responses to a realistic threat environment. The approximately 10,000 Sailors of the HSTCSG participated in live, virtual, and constructive training opportunities during at-sea operations, resulting in CSG 4 deployment certification recommendations for U.S. Fleet Forces Command. “I am impressed with how well our team came together,” said Rear Adm. Sean Bailey, commander, CSG 8. “While we all have individual roles and missions, together we are able to train and operate at a much higher level. U.S. Navy carrier strike groups deliver flexibility and capabilities for the fleet commander to use as a means to deliver combat power and maintain a competitive advantage throughout theater.” #usnavy

🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧 Seven sailors from HMS Duncan got a ‘Top Gun’ experience when they sampled life on US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Wasp during operations in the Eastern Mediterranean.

“Our partnership with Canada is built on a foundation of mutual respect and shared interests, particularly when it comes to securing the Arctic region. OP NANOOK demonstrated the strength of our collaboration and our shared commitment to maintaining stability in these strategic waters.” - Vice Adm. Doug Perry, Commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet

💥💥💥 📍 MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) fire a MK-46 30mm gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the ship, Aug. 2, 2024. Live-fire exercises are conducted periodically to gain and maintain proficiency. New York is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC).

This is why we do Friends and Family Day Cruises. This lil’ chief was sporting regulation flight deck gear, asking all the right questions, and pointing out discrepancies. When a Senior Chief walked by him, he said, “What’s up Senior,” like he’s been part of the crew for years. Lower the age minimums and sign him up NOW!

“We train, mentor, and assess Naval forces to compete at an incredibly high-level,” said Rear Adm. Max McCoy, commander, Carrier Strike Group 4. “Our ability to integrate within the Joint force alongside Allies and partners is a powerful force multiplier that elevates naval task force capabilities.” The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) COMPTUEX included the 10th NATO training event of its kind for CSGs and Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) – Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) teams preparing to deploy since 2020.

Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore relieved Vice Adm. John B. Mustin as Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force, during a change of command ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Aug. 23 🇺🇸⚓️

📍 NORFOLK, Va. - The “Blackhawks” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) changed commanders during the squadron’s change of command ceremony on Aug. 22 on board Naval Station Norfolk.

🇺🇸🤝🇨🇦 During the Rendez-vous naval de Québec 2024 at Québec’s Old Port, an American sailor reconnected with her Québecois heritage. Damage Controlman (DC) Allison Lavoie-Tousignant of the USS Carney had a heartfelt reunion with her great-grandmother, Dorilda Lavoie-Lizotte, and aunt, Hope Lavoie-Lizotte, on July 7, 2024.

"With us being a forward position on the waterfront, we can spot, initiate, and react to any kind of situation that might threaten not only the piers and the base itself, but the warships themselves, we're kind of like an early warning system in a sense," said Naval Station Norfolk Security Forces Master-at-Arms First Class David Harrington.