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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Nov. 20, 2017, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the map reflects the location of the capital ship.

Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:

279

Ships Underway

Ships Deployed by Fleet

In the Sea of Japan

Three U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Groups – centered on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) — completed a combined operational exercise off the Korean Peninsula last week.

The Ronald Reagan, Nimitz and Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike groups assembled for a photo exercise on Nov. 12 along with ships from the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. While carrier strike groups working together normally operate in a dispersed fashion, the PHOTOEX is a public relations effort to show off U.S. and allied military assets.

The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group continues to operate in the Sea of Japan.

Carrier Strike Group 5

Aircraft carrier:
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Yokosuka, Japan
Carrier Air Wing 5:
CVW-5 is embarked aboard Ronald Reagan and includes nine squadrons and detachments:

• The “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 from Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan
• The “Diamondbacks” of VFA-102 from Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan
• The “Eagles” of VFA-115 from Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan
• The “Dambusters” of VFA-195 from Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan
• The “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 from Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan
• The “Tiger Tails” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan
• The “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
• The “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 from Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan
• The “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 from Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan

Destroyer Squadron 15
DESRON 15 leadership is embarked aboard Ronald Reagan and commands the Strike Group’s Guided Missile Destroyers. Reagan is embarked with part of the squadron which also deploys for other missions in the region.

• USS Stethem (DDG-63), Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Yokosuka, Japan
• USS Mustin (DDG-89), Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Yokosuka, Japan

Guided-missile Cruiser
USS Shiloh (CG-67), Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Yokosuka, Japan

In the Singapore Strait

The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group departed the Sea of Japan and is transiting in the vicinity of Singapore. Eventually, Theodore Roosevelt will transit to the Persian Gulf to conduct air and maritime security operations.

Carrier Strike Group 9

Aircraft carrier:
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) homeported in San Diego, Calif.

Carrier Air Wing 17
CVW 17 is embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt and includes nine squadrons and detachments:

• The “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
• The “Mighty Shrikes” of VFA-94 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
• The “Redcocks” of VFA-22 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
• The “Checkerboards” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
• The “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
• The “Sun Kings” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
• The “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
• The “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6 from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
• The “Battlecats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.

Destroyer Squadron 23
The leadership of DESRON 23 is embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt and commands the CSG’s guided-missile destroyers.

• USS Sampson (DDG-102) homeported in Everett, Wash.
• USS Preble (DDG-88) homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
• USS Halsey (DDG-97) homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Guided-missile Cruiser
USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) homeported in San Diego, Calif.

In the Middle Pacific

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is returning from its deployment to the Middle East and the Western Pacific to its homeport in Bremerton, Wash.

Carrier Strike Group 11

Aircraft carrier:
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) homeported at Naval Station Kitsap-Bremerton, Wash.

Carrier Air Wing 11

CVW 11 is embarked aboard Nimitz and includes nine squadrons and detachments:

• The “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
• The “Black Knights” of VFA-154 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
• The “Blue Diamonds” of VFA-146 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
• The “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar San Diego, Calif.
• The “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
• The “Blue Tails” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
• The “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
• The “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
• The “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.

Destroyer Squadron 9
The leadership of DESRON 9 is embarked aboard Nimitz and commands the CSG’s guided-missile destroyers.

• USS Shoup (DDG-86) homeported in Everett, Wash.
• USS Kidd (DDG-100) homeported in Everett, Wash.
• USS Howard (DDG-83) homeported in San Diego, Calif.
• USS Pinckney (DDG-91) homeported in San Diego, Calif.

Guided-Missile Cruiser
USS Princeton (CG-59) homeported in San Diego, Calif.

In the Persian Gulf

The America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3 are operating in the Persian Gulf.

Other ships in the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), are the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52) and amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD-22).

In the Western Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea

USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is underway conducting a Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) is underway off of Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

After a stop at Naval Station Mayport, Fla. USS Wasp (LHD-1) has resumed its trek toward the Panama Canal and the Pacific Ocean. Wasp will join the Forward Deployed Naval Forces in Japan and serve as the first ship there capable of operating the F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighters.

Hospital Ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) returns home to Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Comfort arrived off Puerto Rico on Oct. 3 and provided full hospital services to support U.S. disaster relief.

Sailors and civilians aboard Comfort have treated 1,899 patients, performed 191 surgeries, provided 76-thousand liters of oxygen and ten tons of food and water, according to U.S. Military Sealift Command.

In addition to these major formations, not shown are thousands of others serving in submarines, individual surface ships, aircraft squadrons, SEALs, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Forces, Coast Guard cutters and more serving throughout the globe.