USS Bush Relieves Truman in 6th Fleet

The aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush relieved the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman Aug. 27 in the Ionian Sea, after the the two flattops conducted dual operations in the Mediterranean.The Truman, which got underway in December 2021 and whose deployment was extended in March, spent its deployment in U.S. 6th Fleet, where aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 1 completed NATO enhanced air policing missions. Now, the Bush will work with allies and partners in Europe for the duration of its deployment, according to the Navy.The Bush and the Truman transferred ammunition and completed an in-person turnover of commanders as the Bush took over Task Force 60 responsibilities as part of the dual carrier operations.“We have the watch,” said Rear Adm. Dennis …