USS Harry Truman (CVN 75) - Naval Cruise Book

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F Just one day into the year 2001 , the HARRY S. TRUMAN battle group arrived in the Arabian Gulf to begin operations in support of United Nations sanctions on Iraq and maritime interdiction operations. When HST reached the Red Sea, it became a vital component of U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and a key player in carrying out this unified organization ' s mission. U ■H

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Sr immediately began flight operations in support of Operation Southern Watch with the aircraft of Carrier Air Wing THREE patrolling the skies high above an area known simply as the No- Fly Zone. The Sailors and Marines of HST became the centerpiece of a coalition force determined to help maintain peace in what is considered to be one of the most dangerous and unpredictable areas of the world. As the 10-year anniversary of America ' s victory over Iraqi forces in Operation Desert Storm approached, HST provided a forward presence, ensuring that Iraq did not once again overstep its bounds. 7