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 Dec. 16, 2024, based mostly on Navy and public knowledge. In instances the place a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart displays the situation of the capital ship.
Ships Underway
Whole Battle Power
Deployed
Underway
296
(USS 235, USNS 61)
97
(USS 67, USNS 30)
52
(37 Deployed, 15 Native)
In Japan
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) departed Sasebo, Japan, on Tuesday, based on ship spotters.
Plane service USS George Washington (CVN-73) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan.
Within the Philippine Sea
Plane service USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Service Air Wing 2 embarked, is working within the Philippine Sea.
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 “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.
Within the Center Pacific
The U.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) departed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Thursday and is sure for Sydney, Australia, within the subsequent 5 days. The icebreaker on the way in which to its annual icebreaking mission in help of Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica.
Within the Jap Mediterranean
The Navy has three independently deployed guided-missile floor warships within the Mediterranean.
USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
USS Gettysburg (CG-64), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
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 towards Houthi weapons that U.S. Central Command says are a menace to naval and service provider ships.
Plane service USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transited the Suez Canal on Saturday and is now working within the U.S. Central Command space of accountability.
Service Strike Group 8
Service
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Service 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 “Principal 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.
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 Monday, the Navy has two independently deployed guided-missile destroyers within the Crimson Sea.
USS The Sullivans (DDG-67), 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 Jap Pacific
The Abraham Lincoln Service Strike Group is working in U.S. third Fleet. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is constant its eastbound transit of the Pacific. Some ships and squadrons have already began returning to their house stations.
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 “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 Det. – C-2A – from Naval Station Norfolk.
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 service strike group didn’t deploy with a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser. As an alternative, USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG-121) assumed the air protection commander position within the strike group, USNI Information discovered.
Destroyer Squadron 21
Destroyer Squadron 21 is predicated in San Diego and is launched into Abraham Lincoln.
USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG-121), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.
USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
Plane service USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) returned to Bremerton, Wash., on Friday, based on ship spotters.
USS Tripoli (LHA-7) returned to San Diego, Calif., on Wednesday, based on ship spotters.
Within the Western Atlantic
Plane service USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) is underway conducting routine operations.
Plane service USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) returned to Norfolk, Va., on Sunday, based on ship spotters.
Along with these main formations, not proven are others serving in submarines, particular person floor ships, plane squadrons, SEALs, Particular Goal Marine Air-Floor Job Forces, Seabees, EOD Cell Models and extra serving all through the globe.
