2024-07-13 09:00:00
As an integral part of the US Navy’s presence in the region, Central Command announced that the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt entered the 5th Fleet area of operations. The ship, along with its Air Wing and escort, will replace the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s strike group, an element deployed in the area for more than nine months following the attacks against Israel last month September 2023.
The flight deck of the aircraft carrier Roosevelt in action. Photo: USN – MCS 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson
The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71 is the flagship of Strike Group 9, a formation that also includes the 11th Air Wing, units of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23 and the Ticonderoga-class cruiser. Led by the Roosevelt, the Strike Group left the San Diego Naval Base on January 11, as part of a regular deployment to support the operations of the US Navy and Forces in the Western Pacific.
Offensive actions by Houthi forces against merchant ships in and around the Red Sea have forced the United States to maintain the presence of one of its “balanced ships” in the region. The offensive and defensive capabilities offered by the Strike Group are a guarantee to face attacks by air and naval drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles launched from Yemen.
During her deployment to the Central Command area of operations (CENTCOM), the aircraft carrier Eisenhower provided cover for maritime traffic in the Red Sea, as well as additional protection for Israel. The “Ike” also participated in offensive operations against positions and infrastructure of Houthi forces in Yemen, and its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighters achieved dozens of air-to-air victories.
One of Roosevelt’s escorts is the destroyer USS Daniel Inouye. Photo: USN – MCS 3rd Class Robert J. Hicks
In the case of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, the escort aircraft carrier is made up of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Russell DDG 59, USS Daniel K. Inouye DDG118 and the USS Halsey DDG 97. They are completed by the cruiser USS Lake Erie CG- 70 of the Ticonderoga class.
For fixed and rotary wing air modes, the aircraft carrier Roosevelt has the Allah Air Force 11, which consists of the following squadrons:
- Strike Fighter Squadron 25 “Fist of the Fleet”, with F/A-18E Super Hornet
- Strike Fighter Squadron 34 “Blue Blasters” with F/A-18E Super Hornet
- Attack Squadron 154 “Black Knight” with F/A-18F Super Hornet
- Attack Squadron 211 “Fight Checkers” with F/A-18E Super Hornet
- Electronic Attack Squadron 137 “Rooks” with an EA-18G Cultivator
- 115th Air Command and Control Squadron “Liberty Bells” with E-2D Hawkeye
- Naval Logistics Squadron 40 “Supplier” with a C-2A Dog
- Maritime Attack Helicopter Squadron 75 “Wolf Pack” – Seahawk MH-60R
- Marine Combat Helicopter Squadron 8 “Octomembers” with Seahawk MH-60S
Photo: USN – MSC Ryan Holloway
An illustrative cover image. Credits: US Navy – Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Gooley
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