On Tuesday, another F/A-18 Super Hornet was reported lost when it, along with a tow tractor, fell off the deck of the Truman due to a loss of control during maneuvers. This incident was linked to increased tensions in the region involving the Houthi militia, which has been targeting vessels in the Red Sea in a show of support for Gaza and Hamas. Following recent hostilities, a deal was struck between the U.S. and Houthi representatives to cease attacks on American vessels in exchange for a halt to U.S. airstrikes against the group.
The USS Truman has faced several accidents since its deployment in September, including a collision with a merchant vessel near Egypt and an earlier shooting down of one of its own F/A-18s by a supporting cruiser. These incidents have raised concerns about operational safety and the ongoing challenges faced by naval forces in a volatile region.
The USS Truman has faced several accidents since its deployment in September, including a collision with a merchant vessel near Egypt and an earlier shooting down of one of its own F/A-18s by a supporting cruiser. These incidents have raised concerns about operational safety and the ongoing challenges faced by naval forces in a volatile region.
