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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: June 1, 2020

June 1, 2020 2:47 PM - Updated: June 12, 2020 11:28 AM

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of June 1, 2020, 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:

299

Ships Underway

Deployed Ships Underway Non-deployed Ships Underway Total Ships Underway
64 27 91

Ships Deployed by Fleet

Fleet Forces 3rd Fleet 4th Fleet 5th Fleet 6th Fleet 7th Fleet Total
1 2 7 24 12 58 104

In Japan

Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Hunter Busciglio, from Springhill, Fla., assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6), operates a forklift during a stores onload. US Navy Photo

Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6) is in port in Sasebo.

In the Western Pacific

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class James Benzel, from Louisville, Ohio, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, conducts pre-flight checks on an MH-60R Sea Hawk on the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) on May 29, 2020. US Navy Photo

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) has begun its spring patrol following its annual repair period.

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) got underway two weeks ago for the first time since the carrier docked in Guam for 55 days to battle a COVID-19 outbreak that infected almost a quarter of the crew. Roosevelt left the pier at Naval Base Guam with more than half of its crew to start workups to return to full deployment readiness.

Cmdr. Steven Vitrella, air boss aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), uses a phone to talk to flight deck control during flight operations on May 27, 2020. US Navy Photo

The ship is conducting training and carrier qualifications to support the air wing’s return to operational readiness. During the underway, the ship left sailors ashore that are not required for these evolutions. This allows the ship to conduct training at sea while personnel left in Guam can support the recovery of the rest of the crew who remain in quarantine or isolation.

“A detachment of Marines deployed to Guam to aid Task Force (TF) Medical, a task force created as a COVID-19 mitigation effort providing direct support for sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier. 123 military police (MP) 3rd Law Enforcement (LE) Battalion Marines supported Theodore Roosevelt sailors who underwent at least 14 days of quarantine at local Guam hotels. The MPs from 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion provided security augmentation to the USS Theodore Roosevelt,” according to a statement from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

An investigation into the circumstances around the March COVID-19 outbreak aboard Theodore Roosevelt has been handed over to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday for review, Navy officials told USNI News on Wednesday.

The command investigation, overseen by recently departed Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Robert Burke, is an in-depth look to the Navy’s response to handling the outbreak on the carrier that resulted in more than 1,000 sailors testing positive for the virus, the death of one sailor, and the removal of the commander.

Carrier Strike Group 9

Capt. Michael Langbehn, deputy commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, makes his 1,000th arresting gear landing while piloting an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Warriors” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) on May 27, 2020. US Navy Photo

The San Diego-based CSG 9 commands the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and is embarked on the carrier.

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

Carrier Air Wing 11

An MH-60S Knight Hawk, assigned to the ‘Eightballers’ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, flies past the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) as an A C-2A Greyhound, assigned to the ‘Providers’ of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, transits the flight deck on May 26, 2020. US Navy Photo

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., is embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments:

  • The “Tomcatters” of VFA-31 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
  • The “Golden Warriors” of VFA-87 from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
  • The “Blue Diamonds” of VFA-146 from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
  • The “Black Knights” of VFA-154 from Naval Air Station Lemoore – Calif.
  • The “Gray Wolves” of VAQ-142 – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island – Wash.
  • The “Liberty Bells” of VAW-115 – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
  • The “Providers” of VRC-30 – Detachment – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
  • The “Eight Ballers” of HSC-8 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
  • The “Wolf Pack” of HSM-75 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.

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

Destroyer Squadron 23

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Christopher Hayes brazes a brass fitting aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) on May 27, 2020. US Navy Photo

Destroyer Squadron 23 is based in San Diego and is embarked on the carrier.

Destroyers

  • USS Russell (DDG-59), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
  • USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
  • USS Pinckney (DDG-91), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
  • USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
200528-N-AJ005-1086 WATERS NEAR THE PARACEL ISLANDS (May 28, 2020) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) transits the South China Sea. Mustin is underway conducting operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific while assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody Beam)

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89) conducted a freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) past the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea Thursday, the Navy announced. Mustin’s FONOP is the latest in a series of operations this spring designed to counter Chinese encroachment into international or contested waters in the South China Sea, reported USNI News.

In the Persian Gulf

Lance Cpl. Brendan Hurlburtrussell, with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, kinks a water hose in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) during an agriculture wash-down on May 27, 2020. US Navy Photo

The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are in the Persian Gulf in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.

The ARG is commanded by Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8 and includes amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5), amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD-21) and dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD-51).

The Navy alerted all international maritime traffic to maintain a safe distance of at least 100 meters from U.S. naval vessels in international waters and straits. The U.S. Navy’s stay-away warning to marine traffic in the Persian Gulf, the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman was intended for Iran, Pentagon officials confirmed last week.

In the North Arabian Sea

Aviation Machinist Mate Second Class Joanne Sartain, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 74, performs a pre-flight driveshaft test on a helicopter onboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) prior to flight operations on May 22, 2020. US Navy Photo

The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in the North Arabian Sea. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) has been at sea for 100 consecutive days.

Carrier Strike Group 10

Rear Adm. Brendan McLane, incoming commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, relieves Rear Adm. Paul Schlise, outgoing CSG-10 commander, during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) on May 19, 2020. US Navy Photo

Norfolk-based CSG 10 commands the Dwight D. Eisenhower CSG and is embarked on the carrier.

Aircraft carrier
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), homeported in Norfolk, Va.

Carrier Air Wing

Airman Shaopan Guo, assigned to the ‘Dusty Dogs’ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 7, performs flight deck maintenance on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) on May 7, 2020. US Navy Photo

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., is embarked aboard Dwight D. Eisenhower and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments:

  • The “Gunslingers” of VFA-105 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
  • The “Wildcats” of VFA-131 from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
  • The “Swordsmen” of VFA-32 from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
  • The “Rampagers” of VFA-83 from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
  • The “Zappers” of VAQ-130 – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island – Wash.
  • The “Screwtops” of VAW-123 – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
  • The “Rawhides” of VRC-40 – Detachment – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
  • The “Dusty Dogs” of HSC-7 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
  • The “Swamp Foxes” of HSM-74 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.

Cruiser

Fire Controlman Aegis 2nd Class Connor Rehm cleans a radar antenna aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) on May 25, 2020. US Navy Photo

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72), homeported in Norfolk, Va.
USS San Jacinto (CG-56), homeported in Norfolk, Va.

Destroyer Squadron 26

Destroyer Squadron 26 is based at Norfolk, and its leaders are embarked on Eisenhower.

  • USS Stout (DDG-55), homeported in Mayport, Fla.
  • USS James E. Williams (DDG-95), homeported in Mayport, Fla.
  • USS Truxtun (DDG-103), homeported in Norfolk, Va.
  • Royal Danish Navy frigate Iver Huitfeldt (F361)

In the Eastern Pacific

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Fighting Redcocks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 breaks the sound barrier during a change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on May 29, 2020. US Navy Photo

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is in the Southern California Operating Areas conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX).

The graduation exercise for the carrier strike group will be the first major test of the Navy’s methodology to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks on its deployed ships.

While the Navy won’t discuss future operations, it’s likely the strike group will start its deployment at the conclusion of the training exercise without returning to port. Once underway, the deployment will feature few port visits and additional COVID-related restrictions.

Carrier Strike Group 11

USS Ralph Johnson (DDG-114) steams away from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) after completing a replenishment-at-sea during a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) as part of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) on May 23, 2020. US Navy Photo

San Diego-based CSG 11 commands the Nimitz CSG and is embarked on the carrier.

Aircraft carrier
USS Nimitz (CVN-68), homeported in Bremerton, Wash.

Carrier Air Wing 17

An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the ‘Fighting Redcocks’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on May 29, 2020. US Navy Photo

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., is embarked on Nimitz and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments:

  • The “Redcocks” of VFA 22 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) F/A-18F Super Hornet – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
  • The “Kestrels” of VFA137 F/A-18 E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
  • The “Mighty Shrike” of VFA 94 F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
  • The “Death Rattlers” of VMFA-323 F/A-18C – from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar San Diego, Calif.
  • The “Cougars” of VAQ-139 – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) EA-18G Growlers – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island – Wash.
  • The “Sun Kings” of VAW-116 –Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) E2C Hawkeye – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
  • The “Providers” of VRC-30 – Detachment – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) C-2 – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
  • The “Screamin’ Indians” of HSC-6 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) MH-60S– from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
  • The “Battlecats” of HSM-73 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) MH60R – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.

Cruiser

Yeoman 3rd Class Exabiier Bars, from Arcadia, California, uses a radio during a live-fire exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59) on May 12, 2020. US Navy Photo

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

Destroyer Squadron 9

Cmdr. Jessica Morera, from San Diego, observes supplies being transferred from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO-187) to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG-104) during a replenishment-at-sea with while underway conducting a composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX) as part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) on May 17, 2020. US Navy Photo

Destroyer Squadron 9 is based at Naval Station Everett, Wash. The DESRON Commodore and staff will be embarked on Nimitz.

  • USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53), homeported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
  • USS Sterett (DDG-104), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
  • USS Ralph Johnson (DDG-114) homeported in Everett, Wash.

In the Western Atlantic

Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, speaks to the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) over the ship’s announcing system in the Atlantic Ocean on May 29, 2020. US Navy Photo

The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on station off the East Coast after it wrapped up its second deployment in two years.

The CSG remains at sea in the Atlantic as a surge asset, certified for deployed operations with healthy, COVID-free crews, until another CSG is certified and ready to go.

The HSTCSG is comprised of the flagship Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and the embarked squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98).

Last week, the carrier was at the center of a U.S. Northern Command and NORAD exercise designed to test U.S. and Canadian defenses’ ability to repel a high-speed bomber force.

“NORAD CF-18s and F-15s, fueled by KC-135 Stratotankers, will conduct an air intercept exercise in conjunction with F/A-18 fighter aircraft from the HSTCSG,” the Navy announced on Friday.
“U.S. Strategic Command will provide a B-1B Lancer long-range bomber to simulate an adversary role and attempt to penetrate U.S. airspace to provide realistic training to forces during the exercise.”

Carrier Strike Group 8

Sailors read from a Torah during a religious service in the chapel of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in the Atlantic Ocean on May 29, 2020. US Navy Photo

Norfolk-based CSG 8 commands the Harry S. Truman CSG and is embarked on the carrier.

Aircraft carrier
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), homeported in Norfolk, Va.

Carrier Air Wing 1

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, operating from the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group underway in the North Atlantic Ocean, intercepts two U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) B-1B Lancers as they enter the Canadian Air Defense Identification Zone, and again as they enter the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region on May 29, 2020. US Navy Photo

Carrier Air Wing 1 is based at Naval Air Station Oceana and is embarked on Harry S. Truman:

  • The “Red Rippers” of VFA-11 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) – from Naval Air Station Oceana – Va.
  • The “Checkmates” of VFA-211 from Naval Air Station Oceana – Va.
  • The “Sunliners” of VFA-81 from Naval Air Station Oceana – Va.
  • The “Knighthawks” of VFA-136 from Naval Air Station Lemoore – Calif.
  • The “Rooks” of VAQ-137 – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island – Wash.
  • The “Seahawks” of VAW-126 – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Station Norfolk – Va.
  • The “Rawhides” of VRC-40 – Detachment – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Station Norfolk – Va.
  • The “Dragon Slayers” of HSC-11 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Station Norfolk – Va.
  • The “Proud Warriors” of HSM-72 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville – Fla.

Cruiser

USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13), left, and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG-60) conduct a replenishment-at-sea as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) transits nearby on May 15, 2020. US Navy Photo

USS Normandy (CG-60), homeported in Norfolk, Va.

Destroyer Squadron 28

Destroyer Squadron 28 is based at Norfolk, and its leaders are embarked on Truman.

  • USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98), homeported in Norfolk, Va.

After a brief stint in port, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) got underway Thursday and is in the Virginia Capes Operating Areas. The carrier has brought the air wing on for its first-ever full cyclic operations.

More than 100 members the “Blacklions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 were kept behind from flight tests aboard Gerald R. Ford after one of its sailors tested positive for the coronavirus, reported Stars and Stripes.

An MV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck of USS Wasp (LHD-1) on May 28, 2020. Wasp is currently underway following a four-month Consolidated Maintenance Availability (CMAV). US Navy Photo

USS Wasp (LHD-1) is underway in the Virginia Capes Operating Areas.

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.

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