The USS Harry S. Truman has experienced multiple incidents of F-18 Super Hornet jets going overboard, raising concerns about operational safety and the aircraft's reliability.
Both the aviators safely ejected and were rescued by an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. The aviators were evaluated by medical personnel and assessed to have minor injuries.
The Pentagon has ordered the USS Carl Vinson to depart for the Middle East to support missile and drone attack suppression against Yemen-based Houthis.