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 July 15, 2024, based mostly 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
Complete Battle Pressure
Deployed
Underway
297(USS 236, USNS 61)
103(USS 71, USNS 32)
76(49 Deployed, 28 Native)
Within the Philippine Sea
USS America (LHA-6) left for an underway interval final Monday, in line with ship spotters and is conducting routine operations within the Philippine Sea. America will change homeports later this 12 months, USNI Information has realized.
Within the South China Sea
U.S. seventh Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) is working within the South China Sea after finishing a port go to to the Vietnamese port of Cam Ranh Bay on July 12, in line with a information launch from seventh Fleet.
Within the Gulf of Aden
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) arrived within the U.S. fifth Fleet space of operations on Friday “to discourage aggression, promote regional stability, and defend the free circulate of commerce within the area,” in line with U.S. Central Command. The service operated alongside forces from the U.S. Air Pressure, Indian Navy and Indian Air Pressure within the Indian Ocean on its approach to the Center East.
Provider Strike Group 9
CarrierUSS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), homeported at San Diego, Calif.
Provider 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.
CruiserUSS Lake Erie (CG-70), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
Destroyer Squadron 23Destroyer Squadron 23 is predicated 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.
Within the Hawaiian Working Areas
The plane service USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) departed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, final Monday for the underway part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 train.
Within the Japanese Pacific
The plane service USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) departed San Diego, Calif., on Thursday for a scheduled deployment on July 11, USNI Information reported.
Provider Strike Group 3
CarrierUSS 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 “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.
CruiserA cruiser has not but been recognized as connected to the service strike group.
Destroyer Squadron 21Destroyer Squadron 21 is predicated in San Diego and is embarked in Abraham Lincoln.
USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
Plane service USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is underway in U.S. third Fleet, USNI Information has realized.
Plane service USS George Washington (CVN-73) arrived in San Diego, Calif., for a scheduled port go to earlier than transiting the Pacific Ocean en route its new residence port of Yokosuka, Japan because the substitute for Ronald Reagan. The Navy plans to carry a ceremony marking the switch in San Diego, USNI Information has realized.
Reagan will head to Washington state later this 12 months for a deliberate restore availability.
USS Boxer (LHD 4) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship coming into Alpha Pier in San Diego – July 14, 2024 #ussboxer #lhd4
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Amphibious assault ship, USS Boxer (LHD-4) arrived in San Diego, Calif., on Sunday, in line with ship spotters. Boxer was in port in San Diego receiving emergent repairs on a rudder casualty found shortly after departing on deployment on April 1.
In an announcement, an Expeditionary Strike Group 3 spokesperson advised USNI Information that Boxer‘s repairs have been accomplished and the ship would deploy with components of the fifteenth Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Plane service USS Nimitz (CVN-68) arrived in San Diego, Calif., on Thursday and departed on Friday, in line with ship spotters.
Within the Mediterranean Sea
USS Wasp (LHD-1) pulled into Naval Help Exercise Souda Bay, Greece, on July 8, in line with an announcement from the service.
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 factor, Battalion Touchdown Group 1/8, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Strengthened) and Fight Logistics Battalion 24 because the Logistics Fight Aspect.
The short-term U.S.-built pier aimed toward boosting assist shipments to Gaza is not going to be reinstalled on account of persevering with challenges with climate and tough seas, in line with Pentagon officers. The plan to return the pier to the U.S. had not been outlined as of final week.
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 means of the area. Houthi forces in Yemen proceed to assault service provider delivery within the Pink 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 menace 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 accepted a decision calling on Yemen’s Houthi insurgent group to “stop its brazen” assaults within the Pink Sea.
On Sunday, U.S. Central Command forces destroyed two uncrewed aerial autos over the Pink Sea and one uncrewed floor vessel within the Pink Sea. CENTCOM forces additionally destroyed one Houthi UAV in Yemen.
On Friday, CENTCOM forces destroyed three Houthi UAVs in Yemen.
On Thursday, CENTCOM forces destroyed 5 Houthi USVs within the Pink Sea. CENTCOM forces additionally efficiently destroyed two Houthi UAV over the Pink Sea and one Houthi UAV in Yemen.
On Wednesday, CENTCOM forces destroyed two Houthi UAVs over the Pink Sea and a Houthi unmanned floor car within the Pink Sea.
On Tuesday, CENTCOM forces destroyed a Houthi UAV in Yemen.
Within the Persian Gulf
U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class Quick Response Cutters are forward-deployed to the area underneath 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 Western Atlantic
Plane service USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) arrived in its homeport of Norfolk, Va., on Sunday, finishing a 9-month deployment to the Mediterranean and Center East.
Provider Strike Group 2
CarrierUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), homeported at Norfolk, Va.
Provider Air Wing 3
The “Gunslingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
The “Preventing Swordsmen” of VFA 32 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
The “Rampagers” of VFA 83 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
The “Wildcats” of VFA 131 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
The “Zappers” of Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 130 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
The “Screwtops” of Airborne Command and Management Squadron (VAW) 123 – E-2D – from Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va.
The “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Help Squadron (VRC) 40 – C-2A – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
The “Swamp Foxes” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
The “Dusty Canines” of Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 7 – MH-60S – from Naval Station Norfolk.
CruiserUSS Philippine Sea (CG-58), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Destroyer Squadron 22Destroyer Squadron 22 is predicated in Norfolk, Va., and is launched into Eisenhower.
USS Gravely (DDG-107), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
USS Mason (DDG-87), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
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 Items and extra serving all through the globe.
