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 April 7, 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
295
(USS 234, USNS 61)
97
(USS 69, USNS 28)
70
(42 Deployed, 28 Native)
In Japan
Plane service USS George Washington (CVN-73) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan.
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) is in port in Sasebo, Japan.
America is about to depart Japan and shift homeports to San Diego later this yr, USNI Information realized. USS Tripoli (LHA-7) will change America because the forward-deployed big-deck amphibious warship.
Command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) departed Yokosuka, Japan, on Thursday, in response to ship spotters.
Within the Pacific
Plane service USS Nimitz (CVN-68) continues its transit for a frequently scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific.
Provider Strike Group 11
Provider
USS Nimitz (CVN-68), homeported at Naval Station Bremerton, Wash.
Provider Air Wing 17
The “Combating Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
The “Mighty Shrikes” of VFA 94 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Kestrels” of VFA 137 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Blue Diamonds” of VFA 146 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Cougars” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 139 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
The “Bluetails” of Airborne Command and Management Squadron (VAW) 121 – E-2D – from Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va.
The “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 Det. – C-2A – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
The “BattleCats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
The “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 6 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Destroyer Squadron 9
Destroyer Squadron 9 relies in Naval Station Everett, Wash., and launched into Nimitz.
USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
USS Gridley (DDG-101), homeported at Naval Station Everett, Wash.
USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG-123), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) departed San Diego, Calif., final week, in response to ship spotters.
Within the Jap Mediterranean
As of Monday, the Navy had one independently deployed guided-missile floor warship 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 via the area. The marketing campaign in opposition to the Houthis in Yemen is ongoing.
Though the Houthis at the moment are focusing on American warships and Israeli ships, there haven’t been any stories of Houthi assaults on business ships in 2025.
Plane service USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), with Provider Air Wing 1 embarked, is working 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 “Primary 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 Air Station Norfolk, Va.
The “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 Det. – C-2A – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
The “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
The “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 11 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
Cruiser
USS Gettysburg (CG-64), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Destroyer Squadron 28
Destroyer Squadron 28 relies in Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and launched into Harry S. Truman.
USS Stout (DDG-55), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
USS The Sullivans (DDG-68), homeported at Naval Station Mayport.
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.
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 assist Operation Iraqi Freedom, PATFORSWA is now a everlasting presence primarily based out of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Within the Indian Ocean
Plane service USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Provider Air Wing 2 embarked, transited the Singapore Strait on Friday en route the Center East to assist a two-carrier presence within the area, USNI Information reported.
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 Western Atlantic
Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) departed Norfolk, Va., on Wednesday, in response to ship spotters.
Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) departed Norfolk, Va., on Wednesday, in response to ship spotters.
Plane service USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) departed Norfolk, Va., March 14, in response to ship spotters. The service is within the midst of its pre-deployment workouts.
Plane service USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) returned to Norfolk, Va., on Thursday, in response to ship spotters.
Along with these main formations, not proven are others serving in submarines, particular person floor ships, plane squadrons, SEALs, Particular Objective Marine Air-Floor Process Forces, Seabees, EOD Cell Items and extra serving all through the globe.
