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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

By Claire Barrett

6 hours ago

USS Oscar Austin crew awarded combat action ribbon for Red Sea actions

The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.

3 months ago

USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis

The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 months ago

USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official says

Sixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times.

4 months ago

Jet landing on USS Truman goes overboard, forcing pilots to eject

The incident, in which the pilots were safely recovered, marks the third time since December that an F/A-18 assigned to the carrier Truman has been lost.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

4 months ago

Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another week

The carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 months ago