These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed service strike teams and amphibious prepared teams all through the world as of Jan. 27, 2025, primarily based on Navy and public knowledge. In instances during which a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart displays the situation of the capital ship.
Ships Underway
Complete Battle Power
Deployed
Underway
296
(USS 235, USNS 61)
90
(USS 62, USNS 28)
65
(38 Deployed, 27 Native)
In Japan
Plane service USS George Washington (CVN-73) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan.
Command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) departed Yokosuka, Japan on Tuesday, in response to ship spotters, and is conducting routine operations in Tokyo Bay.
In Laem Chabang, Thailand
Plane service USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Provider Air Wing 2 embarked, is conducting a routine port go to to Laem Chabang, Thailand after working within the South China Sea.
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 is predicated 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.
In Okinawa
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) was in port in Okinawa after conducting routine operations within the Philippine Sea.
America is about to depart Japan and shift homeports to San Diego later this yr, USNI Information has realized.
Within the Antarctic
U.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) is conducting its annual icebreaking mission in help of Operation Deep Freeze.
Within the Japanese Mediterranean
As of final week, the Navy has one independently deployed guided-missile floor warship within the Mediterranean.
USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
Within the Pink Sea
Plane service USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is within the Pink Sea.
Provider Strike Group 8
Provider
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Provider Air Wing 1
The “Pink Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
The “Pukin’ Canines” 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 “Major 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 is predicated 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.
USS The Sullivans (DDG-67), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
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.
U.S. ships proceed to patrol the Pink Sea as a part of Operation Prosperity Guardian, the U.S.-led multinational effort to guard service provider vessels transferring by way of the area.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have signaled they now will restrict their assaults within the Pink Sea hall to solely Israeli-affiliated ships.
Within the Persian Gulf
U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class Quick Response Cutters are forward-deployed to the area beneath 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 help Operation Iraqi Freedom, PATFORSWA is now a everlasting presence primarily based out of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Within the Japanese Pacific
Plane service USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is off the coast of Southern California conducting workouts forward of a deployment later this yr.
Within the Western Atlantic
Plane service USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) departed Norfolk, Va. on Friday, in response to ship spotters.
Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) departed Norfolk, Va., and is working off the East Coast.
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 Models and extra serving all through the globe.
