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# Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group Completes SUSTEX, Deploys

By USS Theodore Roosevelt Public AffairsUSS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

PACIFIC OCEAN – The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) completed their sustainment exercise (SUSTEX) and began a scheduled deployment December 23.“Our Sailors worked incredibly hard to make sure we set sail with a healthy, capable, andready crew,” said Capt. Eric Anduze, Theodore Roosevelt's commanding officer."Our success is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of our team and the supportof our families and loved ones. Our Sailors and their families represent the best of this great nation and I’m unbelievably proud to be a part of the best team, on the best ship, in the best navy in the world.”“We are at the highest state of readiness to support America’s interests around the worldat a moment’s notice.”SUSTEX is an integrated and comprehensive exercise designed to test the strike group’sability to compete and win in a high-end fight.“Completing SUSTEX confirmed that Carrier Strike Group Nine is ready to sail west to preserve freedom of the seas, deter aggression, and if necessary, win against any competitor,” said Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Nine.“The entire strike group team came together during a challenging time to train and ultimately prove that it is ready to answer any call. From long-range strike, to information warfare, to air defense, to surface and subsurface warfare, the strike group proved it is a combat-credible force capable of controlling the seas in conflict, preserving maritimesecurity, and extending American influence during peacetime.”Prior to leaving their respective homeports, the more than 5,500 Sailors assigned to theTRCSG completed a pre-deployment sequester (PDS) in accordance with U.S. PacificFleet guidelines. The purpose of PDS was to reduce the risk of COVID infection amongthe crew while establishing a covid-free strike group bubble.The TRCSG returned from a six-month deployment supporting maritime security cooperation efforts and regional stability in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in July 2020.The TRCSG consists of Carrier Strike Group 9, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), Destroyer Squadron 23, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Russell (DDG 59) and USS John Finn (DDG 113).Theodore Roosevelt’s embarked air wing consists of the “Tomcatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, “Golden Warriors” of VFA-87, “Blue Diamonds” of VFA-146, “Black Knights” of VFA-154, “Liberty Bells” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 115, “The Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, “WolfPack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75, “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 and “Providers” of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30 Detachment 3.For more information on USS Theodore Roosevelt, visit https://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/cvn71/Pages/default.aspxFor more information regarding the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group deployment, media may contact the U.S. Third Fleet Public Affairs Office C3F.PAO@navy.mil.

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