These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed provider strike teams and amphibious prepared teams all through the world as of Jan. 6, 2025, based mostly on Navy and public information. In instances the place a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart displays the placement of the capital ship.
Ships Underway
Complete Battle Drive
Deployed
Underway
296
(USS 235, USNS 61)
92
(USS 63, USNS 29)
26
(24 Deployed, 2 Native)
In Japan
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) is in port in Sasebo, Japan. Plane provider USS George Washington (CVN-73) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan.
Within the South China Sea
Plane provider USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Provider Air Wing 2 embarked, is conducting routine operations within the South China Sea following a port go to to Port Klang, Malaysia.
Provider Strike Group 1
Provider
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
Provider Air Wing 2
The “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
The “Stingers” of VFA-113 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “World Well-known Golden Dragons” of VFA-192 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Warhawks” of VFA-97 – F-35C – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Gauntlets” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 136 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
The “Black Eagles” of Airborne Command and Management Squadron (VAW) 113 – E-2D – from Naval Air Station Level Mugu, Calif.
The “Suppliers” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 30 Det. – C-2A – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
The “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Squadron (HSC) 4 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station North Island.
The “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Cruiser
USS Princeton (CG-59), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
Destroyer Squadron 1
Destroyer Squadron 1 relies in San Diego, Calif., and is launched into Carl Vinson.
USS Sterett (DDG-104), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
USS William P. Lawrence (DDG-110), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Within the Antarctic
A seal noticed by the crew of USCGC Polar Satar (WAGB-10) on Jan. 2, 2024. US Coast Guard PhotoU.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) is within the Antarctic en route its annual icebreaking mission in assist of Operation Deep Freeze at McMurdo Station in Antarctica with an anticipated arrival on Jan. 9.
Within the Japanese Mediterranean
As of final week, the Navy has one independently deployed guided-missile floor warships within the Mediterranean.
USS Oscar Austin(DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
Within the Crimson Sea
U.S. ships proceed to patrol the Crimson Sea as a part of Operation Prosperity Guardian, the U.S.-led multinational effort to guard service provider vessels transferring by the area. Houthi forces in Yemen proceed to assault service provider delivery within the Crimson Sea and the Gulf of Aden, whereas U.S. naval forces within the area have continued strikes in opposition to Houthi weapons that U.S. Central Command says are a menace to naval and service provider ships.
CENTCOM forces struck Houthi targets in Sana’a and coastal places inside Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen, Dec. 30 and 31.
Navy ships and plane focused a Houthi command and management facility and weapon manufacturing and storage amenities that included missiles and uncrewed aerial automobiles, in accordance with CENTCOM.
Navy and U.S. Air Drive plane destroyed a Houthi coastal radar web site and 7 cruise missiles and one-way assault UAVs over the Crimson Sea.
Plane provider USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is within the Crimson Sea.
Provider Strike Group 8
Provider
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Provider Air Wing 1
The “Crimson Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
The “Pukin’ Canine” of VFA 143 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
The “Sunliners” of VFA 81 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
The “Knighthawks” of VFA 136 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
The “Essential Battery” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 144 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
The “Seahawks” of Airborne Command and Management Squadron (VAW) 126 – E-2D – from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
The “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 Det. – C-2A – from Naval Station Norfolk.
The “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 – MH-60R – from Naval Station Norfolk.
The “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 11 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
Cruiser
USS Gettysburg (CG-64), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Destroyer Squadron 28
Destroyer Squadron 28 relies in Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and is launched into Harry S. Truman.
USS Stout (DDG-55), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
USS Jason Dunham(DDG-109), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
Guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN-729) is working within the Center East. The Ohio-class submarine carries 154 Tomahawk Land Assault Missiles in addition to particular operations forces.
As of final week, the Navy has one independently deployed guided-missile destroyer within the Crimson Sea.
USS The Sullivans (DDG-67), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Within the Persian Gulf
U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class Quick Response Cutters are forward-deployed to the area below Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). PATFORSWA deploys Coast Guard personnel and ships with U.S. and regional naval forces all through the Center East. Initially deployed in 2003 to assist Operation Iraqi Freedom, PATFORSWA is now a everlasting presence based mostly out of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Along with these main formations, not proven are others serving in submarines, particular person floor ships, plane squadrons, SEALs, Particular Goal Marine Air-Floor Process Forces, Seabees, EOD Cellular Items and extra serving all through the globe.
