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. 23, 2024, based mostly on Navy and public information. 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 Drive
Deployed
Underway
297
(USS 236, USNS 61)
92
(USS 62, USNS 30)
32
(27 Deployed, 5 Native)
In Japan
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) returned to Sasebo, Japan, on Thursday, in keeping with ship spotters.
Plane service USS George Washington (CVN-73) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan.
Within the Sulu Sea
Plane service USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Provider Air Wing 2 embarked, is working within the Sulu 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.
Within the South Pacific
U.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) arrived in Sydney, Australia, on Friday for a port go to. The icebreaker is on the best way to its annual icebreaking mission in help of Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica.
Within the Jap Mediterranean
The Navy has one independently deployed guided-missile floor warships within the Mediterranean.
USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
Within the Pink Sea
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 shifting by the area. Houthi forces in Yemen proceed to assault service provider transport within the Pink 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.
Two U.S. Navy aviators had been recovered safely after their two-seat F/A-18F Tremendous Hornet was shot down by a U.S. Navy ship by mistake, in keeping with a late Saturday assertion from U.S. Central Command.
The Tremendous Hornet, assigned to plane service USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), was flying over the Pink Sea when guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64) fired upon it, in keeping with the CENTCOM assertion.
On Saturday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces carried out airstrikes towards a missile storage facility and a command-and-control facility operated by Houthi-controlled territory in Sana’a, Yemen.
CENTCOM forces made strikes to “degrade Houthi operations, reminiscent of assaults towards U.S. Navy warships and service provider vessels within the Southern Pink Sea, Bab al-Mandeb, and Gulf of Aden,” in keeping with the command.
Throughout the operation, CENTCOM forces shot down a number of Houthi a method assault drones and an anti-ship cruise missile over the Pink Sea.
The operation included U.S. Air Drive and Navy property, together with F/A-18s Tremendous Hornets.
Final Monday, CENTCOM forces carried out an towards a command and management facility operated by Houthis in Sana’a, Yemen. “The focused facility was a hub for coordinating Houthi operations, reminiscent of assaults towards U.S. Navy warships and service provider vessels within the Southern Pink Sea and Gulf of Aden,” in keeping with Central Command.
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’ 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 “Fundamental 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.
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 one independently deployed guided-missile destroyers within the Pink Sea.
USS The Sullivans (DDG-67), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Within the Persian Gulf
U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class Quick Response Cutters are forward-deployed to the area below 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 Provider Strike Group returned from deployment. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) arrived in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, U.S. third Fleet introduced.
Provider Strike Group 3
Provider
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), homeported at San Diego, Calif.
Provider 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 was 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.
Within the Western Atlantic
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Nimitz-class plane service coming into Norfolk, Virginia – December 17, 2024 #ussgeorgehwbush #cvn77
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— WarshipCam (@WarshipCam) December 17, 2024
Plane service USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) returned to Norfolk, Va., on Tuesday, 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 Cellular Items and extra serving all through the globe.
