The Nimitz-class plane service USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) returned to Naval Station Norfolk on July 14, 2024, following a historic nine-month deployment because the flagship of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Service Strike Group (IKECSG).
Throughout its deployment, IKE supported maritime safety, promoted regional stability, and deterred malign actions within the U.S. fifth and sixth Fleet areas, together with delivering important naval energy for practically seven months within the U.S. fifth Fleet space, significantly in operations to defend towards drone and missile assaults by Iranian-aligned Houthis.
IKE efficiently launched and recovered over 13,800 sorties, accumulating greater than 31,400 flight hours, supporting engagements with Houthi-employed UAVs, USVs, and UUVs in important delivery lanes and navy models throughout the Strait of Hormuz, Gulfs of Oman and Aden, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and the Purple Sea.
In whole, the Eisenhower Strike Group performed over 750 engagements, utilizing 792 munitions in fight towards numerous threats.
“Many have described our deployment as unprecedented,” mentioned Capt. Chris “Chowdah” Hill, commanding officer of Dwight D. Eisenhower. “However I’d argue that day-after-day for the final 9 months, I’ve noticed the constant, relentless professionalism of the women and men aboard IKE. Their service and exhausting work made this deployment a protected and profitable operation. I couldn’t be extra proud or extra honored to serve alongside each one among them.”
All through its 275 days at sea, IKE performed over 30 replenishments-at-sea, crusing over 75,000 nautical miles and on-loading greater than 23 million gallons of gasoline with none mishaps. The medical crew aboard supported over 30 underway surgical procedures, 14,000 dental X-rays, and 1,000 bodily remedy appointments.
IKE departed Norfolk, Virginia, on October 14, 2023, for the scheduled deployment. The IKE Service Strike Group consists of the united statesPhilippine Sea, USS Mason, USS Gravely, Service Air Wing 3, and the Info Warfare Commander.
Secretary Del Toro was in Norfolk for the arrivals. “By defending our allies in addition to harmless civilian service provider mariners towards relentless assaults, they made an unbelievable affect that can be a permanent a part of our naval companies’ legacy,” mentioned Secretary Del Toro.
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