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 Oct. 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 placement of the capital ship.
Ships Underway
Complete Battle Power
Deployed
Underway
295
(USS 235, USNS 60)
104
(USS 75, USNS 29)
63
(43 Deployed, 20 Native)
In Japan
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) is in port in Sasebo, Japan.
Within the Philippine Sea
Amphibious warship USS Boxer (LHD-4) is within the Philippine Sea. Boxer arrived within the Philippines final Tuesday to assist the U.S. Company for Worldwide Improvement’s efforts in catastrophe response operations following Hurricane Krathon, which made landfall within the Province of Cagayan, Philippines, on Sept. 30. Boxer has components of the fifteenth Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked.
Within the Pacific
The plane service USS George Washington (CVN-73) remains to be crusing to its new homeport of Yokosuka, Japan, because the Navy’s forward-deployed service assigned to U.S. seventh Fleet.
Within the North Sea
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transited northbound within the Dover Strait on Monday, en path to the North Sea, the place the service strike group will conduct operations with allies and companions, in response to ship spotters.
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Nimitz-class plane service northbound within the Dover Strait with USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), USS Stout (DDG 55) and USS Gettysburg (CG 64) – October 14, 2024 #ussharrystruman #cvn75
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— WarshipCam (@WarshipCam) October 14, 2024
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 “Primary 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 (DDG-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, Va.
USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
Within the Japanese Mediterranean
Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) is within the Japanese Mediterranean Sea.
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 Workforce 1/8, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Bolstered) and Fight Logistics Battalion 24 because the Logistics Fight Factor.
The Navy has additionally independently deployed guided-missile destroyers to the Japanese Mediterranean.
USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
USS Cole (DDG-67), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Bulkeley and Arleigh Burke are within the Japanese Mediterranean, whereas Cole is in Souda Bay, Crete, for a port go to.
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 shifting via 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 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.
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 independently deployed guided-missile destroyers to the Crimson Sea.
USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
USS Stockdale (DDG-106), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
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 assist Operation Iraqi Freedom, PATFORSWA is now a everlasting presence based mostly out of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Within the Gulf of Oman
The Abraham Lincoln Service Strike Group is working within the Gulf of Oman. Protection Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered Abraham Lincoln and its connected destroyers to stay within the area as regional battle intensified, in response to a Pentagon assertion.
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 a substitute, USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG-121) assumed the cruiser position within the strike group, USNI Information realized. USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) is at present working with the strike group however is an impartial deployer.
Destroyer Squadron 21
Destroyer Squadron 21 is predicated in San Diego and is launched into Abraham Lincoln.
USS O’Kane (DDG-77), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
Within the Japanese Pacific
Plane service USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) departed San Diego, Calif., on Thursday, in response to ship spotters.
The Theodore Roosevelt Service Strike Group is within the U.S. third Fleet space of duty, crusing dwelling to San Diego.
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 “Combating 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 “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 Det. – C-2A – from Naval Station Norfolk.
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 service 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) took over the position of the cruiser within the strike group, USNI Information realized. Daniel Inouye returned to Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Oct. 4.
Destroyer Squadron 23
Destroyer 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 Daniel Inouye (DDG-118), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) left San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday after taking part in San Francisco Fleet Week actions final week.
Plane service USS Nimitz (CVN-68) departed San Diego, Calif., on Monday, in response to ship spotters.
Within the Western Atlantic
Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) departed Norfolk, Va., on Tuesday and returned on Friday, in response to ship spotters.
USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship coming into Norfolk, Virginia – October 11, 2024 #ussiwojima #lhd7
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— WarshipCam (@WarshipCam) October 11, 2024
Along with these main formations, not proven are others serving in submarines, particular person floor ships, plane squadrons, SEALs, Particular Objective Marine Air-Floor Activity Forces, Seabees, EOD Cell Items and extra serving all through the globe.
