Current CO HST Dies Suddenly

[Schnugg]

Capt. Tushar R. Tembe, commanding officer of the Norfolk-based aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman, died Tuesday after being taken to a hospital.

As reported in the Virginia Pilot: http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/commanding-officer-carrier-truman-dies

 

[BigIron]

I saw this article earlier this am. He was the XO of the Ike when I was on there back in '07. Definitely was a character (in a good way). I'm wondering if Big Navy is going to have to pull a former CVN CO back for another CO tour.

 

[ChunksJR]

He was a great guy...and the XO has assumed command. Navy screwed up big time when they passed the HST's former CO over...Either way, the Truman is a strong ship with great leaders...they'll rebound well from this.

Fair winds, CAPT T.

 

[Brett327]

Tough blow to the crew. I know the big XO, Clap. He will carry the torch and fill the void as well as anyone.

Brett

 

[C420sailor]

That's rough. He was a great guy.

 

[armada1651]

I met him around the squadron once or twice a few months ago, definitely seemed like an awesome guy.