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 Aug. 26, 2024, primarily based on Navy and public knowledge. In circumstances the place a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart displays the situation of the capital ship.
Ships Underway
Whole Battle Pressure
Deployed
Underway
296
(USS 236, USNS 60)
104
(USS 74, USNS 30)
76
(48 Deployed, 28 Native)
In Japan
U.S. seventh Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) returned to Yokosuka, Japan, on Tuesday, finishing a 77-day patrol.
In Busan, South Korea
USS Boxer (LHD-4) departed Yokosuka, Japan, on Wednesday, in keeping with ship spotters, and sailed to South Korea for a port go to in Busan.
Boxer (LHD-4) has components of the fifteenth Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked.
Within the Philippine Sea
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) is underway conducting operations within the Philippine Sea with the thirty first Marine Expeditionary Group.
Within the Mediterranean Sea
Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) is working within the Jap Mediterranean following a port go to to Limassol, Cyprus.
The Wasp Amphibious Prepared Group with the twenty fourth Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked deployed from the East Coast on June 1. The ARG is made up of Wasp, USS New York (LPD-21) and USS Oak Hill (LSD-51).
The twenty fourth MEU consists of a command component, Battalion Touchdown Workforce 1/8, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Strengthened) and Fight Logistics Battalion 24 because the Logistics Fight Aspect.
The guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN-729) can also be working within the Jap Mediterranean. The Ohio-class submarine carries 154 Tomahawk Land Assault Missiles in addition to particular operations forces.
Along with the Wasp ARG the Navy has independently deployed guided-missile destroyers in Jap Mediterranean.
USS Bulkeley(DDG-84), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
USS Roosevelt (DDG-80), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
USS Cole (DDG-67), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
USS Stockdale(DDG-106), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
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 way of the area. Houthi forces in Yemen proceed to assault service provider transport 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 risk to naval and service provider ships. Houthi forces say they’re focusing on ships with connections to the UK, the U.S. and Israel.
The U.N. Safety Council on Jan. 10 authorized a decision calling on Yemen’s Houthi insurgent group to “stop its brazen” assaults within the Crimson Sea.
On Friday, U.S. Central Command forces destroyed a Houthi missile system in Yemen.
On Thursday, CENTCOM forces shot down two Houthi uncrewed aerial automobiles over the Crimson Sea and destroyed one UAV in Yemen.
On Wednesday, CENTCOM forces destroyed a Houthi surface-to-air missile and radar system in Yemen.
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 Gulf of Oman
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), outfitted with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighters, entered the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) space of duty.
The usAbraham Lincoln (CVN 72), the flagship of Service Strike Group 3, is accompanied by Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 and… pic.twitter.com/RKoJQshigR
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 21, 2024
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) are each working within the Gulf of Oman.
Service Strike Group 9
Service
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), homeported at San Diego, Calif.
Service Air Wing 11
The “Fist of the Fleet” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
The “Black Knights” of VFA 154 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Blue Blasters” of VFA 34 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
The “Preventing Checkmates” of VFA 211 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
The “Rooks” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 137 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
The “Liberty Bells” of Airborne Command and Management Squadron (VAW) 115 – E-2D – from Naval Air Station Level Mugu, Calif.
The “Suppliers” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 – C-2A – from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
The “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
The “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 8 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Cruiser
The provider strike group didn’t deploy with a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser. USS Lake Erie (CG-70) skilled with the strike group however didn’t deploy. As a substitute, USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118), has taken the function of the cruiser within the strike group, USNI Information realized.
Destroyer Squadron 23
Destroyer Squadron 23 relies in San Diego and is launched into Theodore Roosevelt.
USS John S. McCain (DDG-56), homeported at Naval Station Everett, Wash.
USS Halsey (DDG-97), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Abraham Lincoln was ordered to transit to the Center East to alleviate Theodore Roosevelt, which is presently working in U.S. Central Command. Each carriers at the moment are working within the Gulf of Oman.
Service Strike Group 3
Service
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), homeported at San Diego, Calif.
Service Air Wing 9
The “Tophatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
The “Black Aces” of VFA 41 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Black Knights” of Marine Fighter Assault Squadron (VMFA) 314 – F-35C – from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
The “Vigilantes” of VFA 151 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Wizards” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 133 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
The “Wallbangers” of Airborne Command and Management Squadron (VAW) 117 – E-2D – from Naval Air Station Level Mugu, Calif.
The “Suppliers” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 – C-2A – from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
The “Raptors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
The “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 14 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Cruiser
The provider strike group didn’t deploy with a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser. As a substitute, USS Frank Petersen, Jr. (DDG-121) has taken the function of the cruiser within the strike group, USNI Information realized.
Destroyer Squadron 21
Destroyer Squadron 21 relies in San Diego and is launched into Abraham Lincoln.
USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG-121), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
USS O’Kane (DDG-77), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
Along with the 2 strike teams, the Navy has independently deployed guided-missile destroyers within the Gulf of Oman.
USS Russell (DDG-59), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
USS John S. McCain (DDG-58), homeported at Naval Station Everett, Wash.
USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Within the Jap Pacific
Plane provider USS George Washington (CVN-73) departed San Diego, Calif., on Thursday, in keeping with ship spotters.
Within the Western Atlantic
Plane provider USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Sunday following its Composite Coaching Unit Train, in keeping with ship spotters
Plane provider USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) performed a mates & household cruise on Tuesday, and departed Norfolk, Va., on Thursday, in keeping with ship spotters.
Plane provider USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) departed Norfolk, Va., on Thursday, in keeping with ship spotters, and has returned to port.
The three carriers have been noticed working collectively on Thursday, in keeping with 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 Job Forces, Seabees, EOD Cell Models and extra serving all through the globe.
