USS Truxtun (DDG 103) Sailors Volunteer in Split, Croatia

Courtesy Photo | 220910-N-N0777-1002 SPLIT, Croatia (Sept. 10, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) pose for a photo at a community relations event at the Miljenko i Dobrila orphanage during a scheduled port visit in Split Croatia, Sept. 10, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Sonar Technician Seaman Jenna Yu)  

U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

09.10.2022

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Porsha Thompson 

Carrier Strike Group 10

SPLIT, Croatia (Sept. 10, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) cleaned and beautified the grounds of the Miljenko i Dobrila orphanage during a community relations event in Split, Croatia, Sept. 10, 2022.

While raking, mowing, trimming, weeding, and gardening, the Sailors swapped stories with the children and staff at the Miljenko i Dobrila orphanage.

“I got to spend my time doing something that benefits others,” said Fire Controllman 3rd Class Christopher Floyd.

In the Miljenko i Dobrila orphanage’s near-century of history, this was the first time the orphanage had welcomed volunteers from the U.S. Navy. This effort to support the orphaned children in Kastel Luksic inspired Truxtun Sailors and many expressed hopes of participating in community relation events in future port visits.

“This event may seem small to some, but it’s the little acts of kindness from one country to another that will keep us united,” said Floyd.

Truxton, a part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG), is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

George H.W. Bush is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 and the GHWBCSG. CSG-10 is comprised of George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, the Information Warfare Commander, and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55).

The ships of DESRON 26 within CSG-10 are the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Nitze (DDG 94), USS Farragut (DDG 99), USS Truxtun (DDG 103), and USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119).

The squadrons of CVW-7 embarked aboard George H.W. Bush are the “Sidewinders” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, the “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103, “Nighthawks” of VFA-136, the “Pukin Dogs” of VFA-143, the “Bluetails” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, the “Patriots” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and the “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46.

• Date Taken: 09.10.2022
• Date Posted: 10.11.2022 13:55
• Story ID: 430649
• Location: U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY