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USS Truman Executes Historic Airstrike, Showcases NATO Power

5/22/2025

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The USS Harry S. Truman has made history by executing the largest airstrike from an aircraft carrier, unleashing 125,000 pounds of munitions on ISIS leaders in Somalia. Additionally, the strike group has engaged in 670 operations against Houthi militants in Yemen. Now, the Truman is showcasing its might in NATO exercises in the Mediterranean after a rigorous deployment in the Middle East.

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The USS Harry S. Truman has made history by executing the largest airstrike from an aircraft carrier, unleashing 125,000 pounds of munitions on ISIS leaders in Somalia. Additionally, the strike group has engaged in 670 operations against Houthi militants in Yemen. Now, the Truman is showcasing its might in NATO exercises in the Mediterranean after a rigorous deployment in the Middle East.