These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Aug. 5, 2024, 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.
Ships Underway
| Total Battle Force | Deployed | Underway |
| 297 (USS 237, USNS 60) |
101 (USS 70, USNS 31) |
79 (47 Deployed, 35 Local) |
In the Philippine Sea
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-4) is underway conducting routine operations in the Philippine Sea. America will change homeports later this year, USNI News has learned.
The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group is underway in the Philippine Sea after participating in the Rim of the Pacific 2024 exercise off Hawaii.
In Guam
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) arrived in Guam on Sunday, according to ship spotters.
Carrier Strike Group 3
Carrier
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), homeported at San Diego, Calif.
Carrier 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 Attack 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 Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Wallbangers” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 117 – E-2D – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
- The “Providers” 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 Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Cruiser
A cruiser has not yet been identified as attached to the carrier strike group, as of Aug. 5.
Destroyer Squadron 21
Destroyer Squadron 21 is based in San Diego and is embarked on 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 operating in U.S. 7th Fleet with elements of the 15 Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked.
In the South China Sea
U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) has departed Changi, Singapore, and is underway in the South China Sea after a port visit, officials confirmed to USNI News.
In the Hawaiian Operating Areas
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) departed on Friday from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, according to ship spotters.
In the Mediterranean Sea
USS Wasp (LHD-1) is in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group with the 24th 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 24th MEU is composed of a command element, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) and Combat Logistics Battalion 24 as the Logistics Combat Element.
In the Red Sea
U.S. ships continue to patrol the Red Sea as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian, the U.S.-led multinational effort to protect merchant vessels moving through the region. Houthi forces in Yemen continue to attack merchant shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, while U.S. naval forces in the region have continued strikes against Houthi weapons that U.S. Central Command says are a threat to naval and merchant ships. Houthi forces say they are targeting ships with connections to the United Kingdom, the U.S. and Israel.
The U.N. Security Council on Jan. 10 approved a resolution calling on Yemen’s Houthi rebel group to “cease its brazen” attacks in the Red Sea.
On Saturday, U.S. Central Command forces destroyed a Houthi land attack cruise missile in Yemen.
On Tuesday, CENTCOM forces destroyed three Houthi uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea.
On Monday, CENTCOM forces destroyed a Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) in Yemen.
In the Persian Gulf
U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters are forward-deployed to the region under Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA). PATFORSWA deploys Coast Guard personnel and ships with U.S. and regional naval forces throughout the Middle East. Initially deployed in 2003 to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, PATFORSWA is now a permanent presence based out of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
In the Gulf of Oman
An F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is deployed to the USCENTCOM Area of Operations to support maritime security and… pic.twitter.com/7nS98md4rU
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 1, 2024
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is operating in the Gulf of Oman on Monday.
Carrier Strike Group 9
Carrier
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), homeported at San Diego, Calif.
Carrier 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 “Fighting Checkmates” of VFA 211 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Liberty Bells” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 115 – E-2D – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
- The “Providers” 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 Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Cruiser
USS Lake Erie (CG-70), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
Destroyer Squadron 23
Destroyer Squadron 23 is based in San Diego and is embarked on 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.
In the Eastern Pacific
Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) arrived in San Diego on Friday, according to ship spotters.
Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) arrived in San Diego, Calif., on Tuesday, according to ship spotters.
Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) remains in San Diego, Calif., for a scheduled port visit and turnover with Ronald Reagan before transiting the Pacific Ocean en route to its new homeport in Yokosuka, Japan.
Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) departed San Diego, Calif. on Wednesday and arrived Puget Sound, Wash., on Saturday, according to ship spotters.
In the Western Atlantic
Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) arrived in Norfolk, Va., on Friday, according to ship spotters.
Aircraft carrier, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is conducting routine training in the Western Atlantic.
In addition to these major formations, not shown are others serving in submarines, individual surface ships, aircraft squadrons, SEALs, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Forces, Seabees, EOD Mobile Units and more serving throughout the globe.
