Three "Buck Stops Here" Awards are presented annually to USS TRUMAN crew members. The awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated sustained superior performance and exhibited the most exceptional leadership skills.

The Outstanding Blue Jacket Award is presented to an outstanding airman, seaman, or fireman. The Petty Officer Award is presented to an outstanding petty officer, and the Chief Award is presented to an outstanding chief.

USS HARRY S. TRUMAN Award Winners

CRT1 Aaron Grant - 2011 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Petty Officer Award
MMCS (SS/SW/AW) Gerrit Assink - 2011 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Chief Jacket Award
SN Mark Blanchette - 2011 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Blue Jacket Award

MM1 Kerry Claiborne - 2010 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Petty Officer Award
ABFAN Leo Glutz - 2010 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Blue Jacket Award
MMC Jeffrey Lecuyer - 2010 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Chief Award

ABF2 Malisha Nichole Donahue-Fields - 2009 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Petty Officer Award
AT1 Leron Robinson - 2009 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Blue Jacket Award
AEC Shannon Thoftne - 2009 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Chief Award

IC1 Michael James Bishop - 2008 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Petty Officer Award
ADCS Lora Porter - 2008 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Chief Award
HM3 Thomas Curt Vaningen - 2008 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Blue Jacket Award

LCDR Daniel J. August - 2007 Truman State University Leadership Award
ACAN Jekia Dowdell - 2007 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Blue Jacket Award
NC1 Denequa Dent - 2007 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Petty Officer Award
ABHC Francisco Jusino - 2007 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Chief Award

AO3 Mathew T. Houtman - 2006 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Blue Jacket Award
ABH1(AW/SW) James C. Magee - 2006 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Petty Officer Award
ISC(SW/AW) David E. Williams - 2006 Buck Stops Here Outstanding Chief Award