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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Sept. 16, 2024

September 16, 2024 11:33 AM
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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 Sept. 16, 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)		 104
(USS 73, USNS 31)		 81
(53 Deployed, 18 Local)

In Sasebo, Japan

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6) gather for a photo on the ship’s flight deck during Transport Exercise (TRANSPORTEX), Sept. 14, 2024. US Navy Photo

Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) arrived in Sasebo, Japan, on Sunday, according to ship spotters. Amphibious warship USS Boxer (LHD-4) arrived in Sasebo, Japan, on Sunday, according to ship spotters.

Boxer (LHD-4) has elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked.

In the Indian Ocean

A Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Sept. 9, 2024. US Navy Photo

The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is now operating in the Pacific after departing the Central Command area of response.

Carrier Strike Group 9

A sailor aft lookout watch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) on Sept. 6, 2024. US Navy Photo

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

Navy Operations Specialist participates in search and rescue training aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118) on Sept. 4, 2024. US Navy Photo

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 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 Daniel Inouye (DDG-118), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

In Souda Bay, Greece

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jets with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrived in Paphos, Cyprus, ahead of scheduled bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard on Sept. 9, 2024. US Marine Corps Photo

Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) is in port at Souda Bay, Greece.

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.

The Navy has also independently deployed guided-missile destroyers to the Eastern Mediterranean.

  • USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
  • USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
  • USS Cole (DDG-67), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

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.

On Sunday, U.S. Central Command forces destroyed one Houthi missile system in Yemen.

On Friday, CENTCOM forces destroyed three uncrewed aerial vehicles and one support in Yemen.

On Wednesday, CENTCOM forces destroyed one Houthi missile system in Yemen.

On Tuesday, CENTCOM forces destroyed five Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicles and two missile systems in Yemen.

On Monday, CENTCOM forces destroyed two Houthi missile systems and one support vehicle in Yemen. Additionally, CENTCOM forces shot down one Houthi unmanned aerial vehicle over the Red Sea.

Guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN-729) is now operating in the Middle East. The Ohio-class submarine carries 154 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles as well as special operations forces.

As of Monday, the Navy has independently deployed guided-missile destroyers to the Red Sea.

  • USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
  • USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG-121), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.

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 North Arabian Sea

The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is operating in the North Arabian Sea.

Carrier Strike Group 3

Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198) sails alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) during a replenishment-at-sea on Sept. 11, 2024. US Navy Photo

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) had taken the role of the cruiser in the strike group, USNI News learned. As of Monday, Frank Petersen had deployed to the Red Sea, and USS Stockdale (DDG-106) joined the Lincoln Carrier Strike Group this week.

Destroyer Squadron 21

Sailors conduct flight operations with an MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG-77) on Sept. 5, 2024. US Navy Photo

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.
  • USS Stockdale (DDG-106), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.

In the Eastern Pacific

Capt. Jason S. Tarrant, executive officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), from Valdosta, Ga., speake at a September 11th remembrance ceremony in the hangar bay while pierside at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Sep. 11, 2024. US Navy Photo

USS George Washington (CVN-73) is operating off the coast of California. George Washington is scheduled to relocate to Japan as the Navy’s forward-deployed carrier assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) departed Bremerton, Wash., on Friday, according to ship spotters. The carrier is in port in San Diego.

In the Western Atlantic


Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) returned to Norfolk, Va., on Friday, according to ship spotters.

Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) returned to Norfolk, Va., on Wednesday, according to ship spotters.

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.

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