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Truman. 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)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6939\" data-id=\"6939\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-MK318-0154.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-MK318-0154.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-MK318-0154.JPG.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-MK318-0154.JPG.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-MK318-0154.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Truman&#8217;s commanding officer, Capt. Nicholas Dienna, left, shows U.S. ambassador to the French Republic and Principality of Monaco Jamie McCourt the aircraft carrier&#8217;s position on a chart on the bridge. (U.S. Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6952\" data-id=\"6952\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-EA818-0374.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-EA818-0374.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-EA818-0374.JPG.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-EA818-0374.JPG.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-EA818-0374.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,684 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A French Dassault Rafale M fighter touches down on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman. (U.S. Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6973\" data-id=\"6973\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-EA818-0418.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-EA818-0418.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-EA818-0418.JPG.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-EA818-0418.JPG.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-EA818-0418.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,684 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jamie McCourt, U.S. ambassador to the French Republic and Principality of Monaco, observes flight operations aboard the Truman. (U.S. Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-6984\" data-id=\"6984\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-GY005-0122.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-GY005-0122.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-GY005-0122.JPG.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-GY005-0122.JPG.jpg?resize=768,548 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180703-N-GY005-0122.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,731 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A French Dassault Rafale M fighter prepares to touch down on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman. (U.S. Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WASHINGTON \u2015 U.S. Navy pilots from Carrier Air Wing One, placed aboard the aircraft carrier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/naval\/2018\/04\/20\/us-weighs-keeping-carrier-strike-group-in-europe-as-a-check-on-russia\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Harry S. Truman<\/a>, are conducting integrated flight operations with French Naval Aviation aircraft this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to increase readiness, demonstrate systems and mission interoperability, and strengthen NATO, the exercise tests pilots by practicing air warfare and strike techniques. Aircraft taking part in the exercise include the U.S. Navy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/global\/mideast-africa\/2018\/03\/30\/boeing-and-kuwait-cement-super-hornet-deal\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">F\/A-18 Super Hornet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/digital-show-dailies\/navy-league\/2018\/04\/11\/northrop-to-begin-cutting-in-aerial-refueling-capability-in-e-2d-advanced-hawkeye-production-this-year\/\" title=\"\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\">E-2D Hawkeye<\/a> as well as France\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/industry\/2018\/03\/30\/qatar-makes-down-payment-to-dassault-for-12-more-rafale-jets\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Dassault Rafale M fighters<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrance is our oldest ally and a vital partner in ensuring security and stability in the region and across the globe,\u201d said Rear Adm. Gene Black, the commander of Carrier Strike Group 8. \u201cThe opportunity to integrate with French Naval Aviation helps us enhance our interoperability as we work to achieve common objectives.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\t<aside class=\"smg-interstitial-link wp-block-smg-interstitial-link\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/smr\/nato-priorities\/2018\/06\/29\/the-case-of-germany-could-test-mattiss-standing-with-trump\/\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3156276.jpg.jpg?w=300\" class=\"smg-interstitial-link__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smg-interstitial-link__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"smg-interstitial-link__kicker\">Related<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"smg-interstitial-link__title\">The case of Germany could test Mattis\u2019 standing with Trump<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"smg-interstitial-link__excerpt\">Germans have no idea what the U.S. president might say at the upcoming NATO summit, but some are bracing for the worst.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/aside>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the exercise, flight operations were conducted over France and in French and international waters in the Bay of Biscay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen we operate together we\u2019re stronger than just the sum of our parts, and this training continues our investment in that cooperation,\u201d Black said.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two NATO members have joined together to improve naval aviation 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