The use of the "Harry S. Truman" (CVN-75), which began in autumn 2024, has not been under a good star so far. A serious incident occurred in the Red Sea as early as mid-December: an F/A-18F Super Hornet from its own Fighter Wing was accidentally hit by the USS Gettysburga Ticonderoga cruiser from its own Carrier Strike Group. Both pilots were able to save themselves with the ejection seat.

A few weeks later, after passing through the Suez Canal, the carrier collided with a Turkish freighter off Port Said. Although there was only minor material damage, the commander was relieved of his post during repairs at the U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) in Souda Bay on Crete.

Another incident followed at the end of April - this time with a possible connection to a Houthi attack with ballistic missiles. During an abrupt evasive manoeuvre, the Harry S. Truman into a list. An F/A-18E Super Hornet, which was being towed in the hangar, slipped overboard through a side lift opening - together with the towing vehicle. The material damage amounts to around 100 million dollars. Fortunately, there were no injuries this time either.

Such an incident seems to be based on a modern Aircraft carrier unthinkable - but even these huge ships are capable of extreme manoeuvres at high speed. Convincing video evidence is available.

The damage report is likely to differ significantly from everyday reports - such as "non-magnetic cutlery and crockery that went overboard during baking". Nevertheless, experience shows that, unlike knives and forks on smaller boats, the wearer's "silverware" is quickly recovered - even if the conditions in the Red Sea are much more difficult.