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 Might 27, 2025, based mostly on Navy and public knowledge. In circumstances wherein a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart displays the placement of the capital ship.
Ships Underway
Complete Battle Pressure
Deployed
Underway
293
(USS 234, USNS 59)
103
(USS 74, USNS 29)
74
(55 Deployed, 19 Native)
In Japan
USS George Washington (CVN 73) Nimitz-class plane service leaving Yokosuka, Japan – Might 25, 2025
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Plane service USS George Washington (CVN-73) departed Yokosuka, Japan on Sunday, in accordance with ship spotters.
Within the Philippine Sea
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) is underway conducting routine operations within the Philippine Sea.
America is about to go away Japan and shift homeports to San Diego later this 12 months, USNI Information discovered. USS Tripoli (LHA-7) will exchange America because the forward-deployed big-deck amphibious warship.
In Sydney, Australia
Command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) departed Wellington, New Zealand on Wednesday and arrived in Sydney, Australia on Monday for a repeatedly scheduled port go to.
Within the South China Sea
Plane service USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is working within the South China Sea, following a port go to to Port Klang, Malaysia, USNI Information reported on Monday.
Service Strike Group 11
Service
USS Nimitz (CVN-68), homeported at Naval Station Bremerton, Wash.
Service Air Wing 17
The “Preventing 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 is predicated in Naval Station Everett, Wash., and launched into Nimitz. These are the destroyers that launched into the preliminary deployment.
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.
In Naval Station Rota
Command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) is in port at Naval Station Rota, Spain, after supporting the Obangame Specific 2025 train.
Within the Atlantic Ocean
Plane service USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), with Service Air Wing 1 embarked, transited the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday en route Norfolk, Va. and completion of their deployment. The strike group deployed on Sept. 23, 2024.
Service Strike Group 8
Service
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Service Air Wing 1
The “Purple 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 “Foremost 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
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64) flies its battle flag on Might 14, 2025. US Navy Picture
USS Gettysburg (CG-64), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Destroyer Squadron 28
Destroyer Squadron 28 is predicated 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.
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 based mostly out of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Within the Arabian Sea
Plane service USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Service Air Wing 2 embarked, is working in U.S. Central Command.
Service Strike Group 1
Service
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
Service 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 “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 – CMV-22Bs – 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.
Within the Jap Pacific
Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) departed San Diego, Calif. on Monday and arrived In Seal Seashore, Calif. on Tuesday, in accordance with ship spotters.
Within the Western Atlantic
Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) 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 Function Marine Air-Floor Activity Forces, Seabees, EOD Cellular Models and extra all through the globe.
