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. 12, 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) |
105 (USS 74, USNS 31) |
87 (55 Deployed, 32 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.
In the Sulu Sea
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) departed Guam on Friday, after concluding a routine port visit.
The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and the Italian Cavour Carrier Strike Group operated in the Philippine Sea last week, USNI News reported.
Abraham Lincoln has been ordered to transit to the Middle East to relieve USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) which is currently operating in U.S. Central Command.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the strike group to accelerate its transit on Sunday, according to a Pentagon statement.
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
The carrier strike group did not deploy with a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser. Instead, USS Frank Petersen, Jr. (DDG-121) has taken the role of the cruiser in the strike group, USNI News has learned.
Destroyer Squadron 21
Destroyer Squadron 21 is based in San Diego and is embarked on Abraham Lincoln.
- USS Frank Petersen (DDG-121), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
- USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
- USS O’Kane (DDG-77), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
In Busan, South Korea
The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet. Boxer arrived in Busan, South Korea, on Friday for a port visit.
Boxer has elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked.
In Koror, Palau
U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) arrived in Koror, Palau, on Saturday for a scheduled port visit.
In the Mediterranean Sea
Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) arrived in Limassol, Cyprus, on Thursday for a regularly scheduled port visit.
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.
On Sunday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the U.S. was deploying the guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN-729) to the Middle East. The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine carries 154 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles as well as special operations forces.
According to a release from U.S. 6th Fleet, Georgia has been operating in the Mediterranean.
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 Friday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed a Houthi missile launcher and one uncrewed surface vessel in Yemen. Additionally, USCENTCOM forces shot down two Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicles over the Red Sea.
On Thursday, CENTCOM forces destroyed two Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles and a ground control station in Yemen. CENTCOM forces also destroyed one Houthi uncrewed surface vessel in the Red Sea.
On Wednesday, CENTCOM forces destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicles, one Houthi ground control station and three Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
On Tuesday, CENTCOM forces shot down one Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle and two Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles launched from Yemen over the Red Sea.
On Monday, CENTCOM forces shot down three Houthi uncrewed aerial systems launched from Yemen over the Gulf of Aden.
Additionally, CENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one Iranian-backed Houthi UAS in Yemen.
Separately, CENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one Houthi uncrewed surface vessel, one Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle and one Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile in the Red Sea.
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
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is operating in the Gulf of Oman.
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
The carrier strike group did not deploy with a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser. USS Lake Erie (CG-70) trained with the strike group but did not deploy. Instead, USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118), has taken the role of the cruiser in the strike group, USNI News has learned.
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
The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is approaching the U.S. West Coast after completing the Rim of the Pacific 2024 multi-national exercise off the coast of Hawaii.
Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) departed San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, according to ship spotters.
Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) remains in San Diego, Calif., for a scheduled port visit before transiting the Pacific Ocean en route its new homeport in Yokosuka, Japan.
In the Western Atlantic
Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is in the midst of its Composite Training Unit Exercise ahead of its planned deployment later this year.
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.
