ATLANTIC OCEAN — A proud son of Houston is making waves on the high seas. Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Tom Chesley, a Houston native, is currently deployed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), serving as a pivotal member of the ship’s information warfare team. His efforts are part of the ongoing mission of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG), which is actively operating in the Atlantic Ocean on a regularly scheduled deployment.

As a Cryptologic Technician, Chesley is tasked with conducting critical information inspections—work that ensures operational security, maintains cyber readiness, and supports the carrier’s multi-domain warfare capabilities. These inspections are vital in an era where information dominance can define

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