USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: July 29, 2024

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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 July 29, 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 Power
Deployed
Underway

296(USS 236, USNS 60)
104(USS 72, USNS 32)
90(55 Deployed, 35 Native)

Within the Philippine Sea

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6) preform simulated medical interventions on a simulated casualty throughout a common quarters drill within the Philippine Sea, July 27. US Navy Photograph

The amphibious warship USS America (LHA-4) is underway conducting routine operations within the Philippine Sea. America will change homeports later this yr, USNI Information has discovered.

In Singapore

Seaman Jay Johnson, from San Antonio, Texas, stands watch within the pilot home aboard U.S. seventh Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) whereas mooring Changi Naval Base, Singapore, July 23, 2024. US Navy Photograph

The U.S. seventh Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) arrived in Changi, Singapore, on Tuesday for a commonly scheduled port go to, based on a information launch from U.S. seventh Fleet.

Within the Hawaiian Working Areas

The plane provider USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) continues operations within the underway section of the Rim of the Pacific 2024 train.

Within the Pacific

Operations Specialist third Class Ines Santana, left, from Dallas, and Seaman Michael Alvarado, from Austin, maintain a line aboard the Nimitz-class plane provider USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) throughout a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO-197). US Navy Photograph

The plane provider USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is underway in U.S. seventh Fleet and heading west on deployment.

Service Strike Group 3

CarrierUSS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), homeported at San Diego, Calif.

Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) third Class Jostin Brionesgomez, from El Paso, Texas, seems to be over the ocean aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 14. US Navy Photograph

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

A cruiser has not but been recognized as connected to the provider strike group.

Destroyer Squadron 21

Electrician’s Mate third Class Jude Adams, from Newark, N.J., stands watch on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG-111). US Navy Photograph

Destroyer Squadron 21 relies in San Diego and is launched into Abraham Lincoln.

USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
USS O’Kane (DDG-77), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.

Amphibious warship USS Boxer (LHD-4) is working in U.S. seventh Fleet.

Within the Mediterranean Sea

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) seek for the supply of simulated flooding throughout harm management coaching in a crew dwelling house, July 24, 2024. US Navy Photograph

USS Wasp (LHD-1) is within the Japanese Mediterranean following a port go to in Souda Bay, Greece.

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 aspect, Battalion Touchdown Workforce 1/8, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Bolstered) and Fight Logistics Battalion 24 because the Logistics Fight Factor.

Within the Purple Sea

U.S. ships proceed to patrol the Purple Sea as a part of Operation Prosperity Guardian, the U.S.-led multinational effort to guard service provider vessels shifting by way of the area. Houthi forces in Yemen proceed to assault service provider delivery within the Purple 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 risk to naval and service provider ships. Houthi forces say they’re concentrating on ships with connections to the UK, the U.S. and Israel.

The U.N. Safety Council on Jan. 10 authorised a decision calling on Yemen’s Houthi insurgent group to “stop its brazen” assaults within the Purple Sea.

On Friday, unidentified U.S. Central Command forces destroyed six Houthi uncrewed aerial autos in Yemen. CENTCOM forces additionally destroyed three uncrewed floor vessels off the coast of Yemen.

On Thursday, unidentified CENTCOM forces destroyed one Houthi drone in Yemen.

On Wednesday, CENTCOM forces, not recognized within the launch, destroyed two Houthi missiles on launchers in Yemen.

On Tuesday, unidentified CENTCOM forces destroyed three Houthi missile launchers in Yemen.

Within the Persian Gulf

An F/A-18E Tremendous Hornet fighter jet, connected to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class plane provider USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) on July 28.

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 based mostly out of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is working within the Persian Gulf.

Service Strike Group 9

Sailors from the road shack, donning tie-down chains, wait within the catwalk as they put together to safe an plane on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class plane provider USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), July 23. US Navy Photograph

CarrierUSS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), homeported at San Diego, Calif.

An Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Dealing with) directs a C-2A Greyhound plane, connected to Fleet Logistics Assist Squadron (VRC) 40, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class plane provider USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), July 23. US Navy Photograph

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.

CruiserUSS Lake Erie (CG-70), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.

Destroyer Squadron 23Destroyer 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.

Within the Japanese Pacific

Chief Boatswain’s Mate Dennis Brown, from Lynn, Mass., secures a mooring line onto bitts on the fantail of the Nimitz-class plane provider, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), because it pulls into Naval Air Station North Island, California, July 23. US Navy Photograph

The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) is underway off the coast of southern California.

The plane provider USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) arrived in San Diego, Calif., on Tuesday, based on ship spotters.

The plane provider USS George Washington (CVN-73) stays in San Diego, Calif., for a scheduled port go to and turnover with Ronald Reagan earlier than transiting the Pacific Ocean en path to its new homeport in Yokosuka, Japan.

The plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is underway off the coast of California.

Within the Western Atlantic

Sailors assigned to the “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, change the hydraulic dampener on the primary rotor head of a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter within the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class plane provider USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), July 28. US Navy Photograph

The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is underway off the coast of Virginia.

The plane provider, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) departed Norfolk, Va., on Friday, based on 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.