THE TENSION: Combat Camera: On Board USS Harry S. Truman, Jan. 12, 2008

PERSIAN GULF (January 10, 2008) An F/A-18 Hornet launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman, and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, are deployed in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Michael Grossi assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 removes tape from a freshly painted ordinance symbol on the side of an F/A-18 Super Hornet in the Hangar Bay of the Nimitz-Class nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2008) The close-in weapons system (CIWS) is fired from the fantail of the Nimitz-Class nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a routine operational test. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 6, 2008) Capt. Herman Shelanski, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), addresses the crew during an all hands captains call muster on the flight deck prior to presenting the 2007 Command Naval Aviation Atlantic Leadership Award trophies. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 6, 2008) The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8) sail side-by-side during a vertical replenishment. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth R. Hendrix (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 9, 2008) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Deargo Ellis performs tests on a Roll Pitch Yaw computer (RPYC), in the radar shop aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua A. Moore (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 4, 2008) A Sailor assigned to the "Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 runs across the flight deck carrying a intake cover during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 4, 2008) Lt. Chris Moylan stands watch in the waist bubble to ensure safe launching of aircraft from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Lee Losack (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 4, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joshua Smith assigned to the "Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 communicates with hand signals during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 9, 2008) Search and Rescue (SAR) Swimmers aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to conduct open water SAR training. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Grieco (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 8, 2008) Sailors look over maintenance that was performed in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Matthew Bookwalter (Released)

PERSAIN GULF (Jan. 3, 2007) An F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Red Rippers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, prepares to launch off the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during night flight operations. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kevin T. Murray, Jr (Released)