Truman Departs Marseille, France

Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class anthony flynn | 180623-N-PE636-0124 MARSEILLE, France (June 23, 2018) Jamie D. McCourt, U.S. Ambassador to the French Republic and Principality of Monaco, joined more than 150 French leaders during a reception aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations in international waters around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Flynn/Released)  

U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

06.25.2018

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rebekah Watkins 

USS Harry S Truman

MARSEILLE, FRANCE –USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is back at sea following a scheduled port visit to Marseille, France, June 21-25.

While in Marseille, Harry S. Truman Sailors were able to experience the history and culture of one of the oldest ports in the world. The ship and crew also welcomed more than 150 French guests aboard for a reception June 23, to include Ambassador Jamie D. McCourt, U.S. Ambassador to the French Republic and Principality of Monaco.

“To the men and women of the USS Harry S. Truman and the Carrier Strike Group, thank you for your service to our great nation and for all you do for all of us across the world,” said McCourt during her reception toast. “Here in Marseille, France, and all other ports you visit, you’re not only our ambassadors, but also our protectors.”

Harry S. Truman also welcomed aboard the commander of French Naval Forces in the Mediterranean, French Vice Adm. Charles-Henri du Ché, who said the aircraft carrier “signified both sea power and the relationship between the United States and France.” This relationship first started in the open seas on February 6, 1778, prior to the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

“On a historical note, the first nation that recognized the stars and stripes at sea and rendered honors at sea was a French ship, and I am pleased to say that relationship continues,” said Commander, Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, Rear Adm. Gene Black, during his reception remarks. “You do us a great honor to come aboard the USS Harry S. Truman today to celebrate the relationship between the United States and France.”

Harry S. Truman is deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting maritime security operations and U.S. national security interests.

For more information, visit http://www.navy.mil/, http://www.facebook.com/usnavy/, or http://www.twitter.com/usnavy/.

For more news from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), visit http://www.navy.mil/local/cvn75/.

• Date Taken: 06.25.2018
• Date Posted: 06.26.2018 09:28
• Story ID: 282276
• Location: U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Hometown: NORFOLK, VA, US