These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Feb. 11, 2019, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.
Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:
288
Ships Underway
| Deployed Ships Underway | Non-deployed Ships Underway | Total Ships Underway |
| 49 | 43 | 92 |
Ships Deployed by Fleet
| Fleet Forces | 3rd Fleet | 4th Fleet | 5th Fleet | 6th Fleet | 7th Fleet | Total |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 16 | 57 | 93 |
In Yokosuka, Japan
The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is in homeport in Yokosuka, Japan.
In the Philippine Sea
The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) is underway in the Philippine Sea. Last week, USS Green Bay (LPD-20) and elements the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Thailand for the Cobra Gold 2019 exercise.
In the Western Pacific
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) and the 13th MEU are heading east after conducting a port call in Guam last week. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) comprises Wasp-class ship Essex, San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD-23) and Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD-47). The ARG and embarked 13th MEU deployed from San Diego on July 10.
Joining the 13th MEU are the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 and detachments from Assault Craft Unit 5, Naval Beach Group 1, Beachmaster Unit 1, Fleet Surgical Team 3 and Tactical Air Control Squadron 11, according to the Navy.
In Thailand
The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and is conducting a port call in Laem Chabang, Thailand.
Carrier Strike Group 3
Aircraft carrier
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), homeported in Bremerton, Wash. (shifting to Norfolk, Va., upon completion of deployment)
Carrier Air Wing 9
CVW 9, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore in California, is embarked aboard Stennis and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments:
- The “Black Aces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
- The “Tophatters” of VFA-14 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
- The “Warhawks” of VFA-97 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
- The “Vigilantes” of VFA-151 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
- The “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Wallbangers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 from Naval Air Station Pt Mugu, CA
- The “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
- The “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
- The “Raptors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
Destroyer Squadron 21
The leadership of DESRON 21 is embarked aboard Stennis and commands the guided-missile destroyers that are operating as part of the CSG.
- USS Stockdale (DDG-106), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
- USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
- USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93), homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Guided-missile Cruiser
USS Mobile Bay (CG-53), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
In the North Arabian Sea
The Kearsarge ARG and embarked 22nd MEU remain underway in the North Arabian Sea.
The ARG is led by USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) and includes Norfolk-based USS Arlington (LPD-24) and Mayport, Fla.,-based USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43), according to the Navy. The more than 4,500 sailors and Marines left the East Coast on Dec. 17. The deployment will likely include operations in Europe and the Middle East.
Joining the 22nd MEU from Camp Lejeune, N.C., are Fleet Surgical Teams 2 and 8, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, Tactical Air Control Squadron 21, and Naval Beach Group 2, according to the Navy.
In the Western Atlantic
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 assets Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 and Destroyer Squadron 2 are conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the East Coast.
Ships assigned to DESRON 2 include Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mistcher (DDG-57), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81), USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), USS Mason (DDG-87) and USS Nitze (DDG-94).
The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) was in port following a minor collision last week with the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) during an underway replenishment.
The Álvaro de Bazán-class Spanish navy frigate ESPS Méndez Núñez (F-104) will also participate in the COMPTUEX and the deployment to improve the warfighting capabilities and partnership between the two NATO countries.
In the Antarctic
USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) arrived in Antarctica on Jan. 14 as part of the Coast Guard’s annual mission to deliver supplies to the U.S. outpost on the continent, McMurdo Sound. Polar Star battled ice and material issues such as a damaged shaft seal and electrical outages during this year’s voyage to Antarctica.
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, Seabees, Coast Guard cutters, EOD Mobile Units, and more serving throughout the globe.
