USS Harry Truman (CVN 75) - Naval Cruise Book

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- ' i :H| H ? helping attitude has helped make HSTa welcome visitor in ports throughout the world, as well as at home in Norfolk. J Ti

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■ r III Iff 11 ■•:7ggii ' ?aiU ' -A » j ' ' ( ,■ •• - F ' rfi ' fS - Principal Assistants HARRYS. TRUMAN ' S mission possible. Personnel from Deck have mastered the seamanship skills that date from ancient times to modern naval shiphandling techniques. Every evolution under the responsibility of Deck Department has a broad and direct impact in the lives of HSTs crew and the command ' s iinission. Each one of them requires the highest degree of attention to detail and safety, leaving no margin for errors that can endanger the ship and its crew. f • One of the most important evolutions Deck performs at sea is underway replenishment, during which they transfer millions of gallons of aircraft fuel and thousands of pallets of stores and ammunition, supporting the ship ' s capability to maintain sustained maritime operations in any geographical region in the world. They also proudly provide another very important service to their shipmates ... small boat operations, for liberty parties, search and rescue (SAR) missions, or force protection. Anchoring and mooring is always be a challenging task and Deck Department ensures it is performed flawlessly, ensuring HST is kept safe under any type of weather while in port. Last but not least, a good impression is a lasting impression. The efficiency and professionalism of the crew is judged many times by the ship ' s appearance. By painting more than 1 70,000 square feet of the ship ' s sides Deck Department makes HARRY S. TRUMAN stand out above the rest.