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NORFOLK, Va. — Capt. Chris “Chowdah” Hill was relieved by Capt. Daniel Prochazka as commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship, July 3, 2025.
Rear Adm. Kavon Hakimzadeh, commodore, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, attended the ceremony and praised the ship’s leadership.
“Capt. Chris Hill stepped into command during a critical moment and led Harry S. Truman through a demanding combat deployment with strength and focus,” said Rear Adm. Kavon Hakimzadeh, commodore, Norfolk Naval Shipyard. “Capt. Dan Prochazka knows this crew and this ship inside and out—he’s the right leader to take the helm for what comes next."
Hill, a native of Quincy, Massachusetts, assumed command in February 2025 and led the carrier during combat operations in the Red Sea in support of Operation Rough Rider. During deployment, Harry S. Truman supported NATO’s Neptune Strike 24-2, operated alongside naval forces from Portugal, Norway, and Italy, and launched strike operations against ISIS-Somalia targets. The ship also played a critical role in initial operations against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, delivering Tomahawk missiles and precision airstrikes as part of a broader campaign to protect regional maritime security.
“It has been the honor of a lifetime to lead the men and women of this extraordinary ship,” said Hill. “They’ve met every challenge with professionalism and resilience, and I’m proud to have stood alongside them.”
Prochazka, a native of Woodbridge, Virginia, served as Harry S. Truman’s executive officer prior to assuming command. A career E-2 Hawkeye pilot and former squadron commander, he brings more than two decades of operational and staff experience to his new role.
“To step into this position and continue serving this crew is a privilege,” said Prochazka. “The standard is high, and I look forward to building on the foundation Capt. Hill and this team have set.”
Harry S. Truman recently returned to homeport and is conducting post-deployment sustainment and maintenance operations in support of fleet readiness.
For more news and updates from USS Harry S. Truman, visit:
· www.navy.mil/local/cvn75
· www.facebook.com/ussHarrySTruman
· www.instagram.com/uss_harrys.truman
| Date Taken: | 07.03.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 07.03.2025 12:02 |
| Story ID: | 508013 |
| Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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