These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Oct. 28, 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 |
| 295 (USS 235, USNS 60) |
100 (USS 71, USNS 29) |
66 (45 Deployed, 21 Local) |
In Japan
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) is in port in Sasebo, Japan.
In the Philippine Sea
Amphibious warship USS Boxer (LHD-4) is operating in the Philippine Sea. Boxer has elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked.
In the Pacific
Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) continues to its new homeport of Yokosuka, Japan, as the Navy’s forward-deployed carrier assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.
In the North Sea
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is operating in the North Sea, exercising with U.S. allies and partners.
Carrier Strike Group 8
Carrier
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Carrier Air Wing 1
- The “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
- The “Pukin’ Dogs” of VFA 143 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Sunliners” of VFA 81 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Knighthawks” of VFA 136 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Main Battery” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 144 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Seahawks” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 126 – E-2D – from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
- The “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 Det. – C-2A – from Naval Station Norfolk.
- The “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 – MH-60R – from Naval Station Norfolk.
- The “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
Cruiser
USS Gettysburg (GG-64), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Destroyer Squadron 28
Destroyer Squadron 28 is based in Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and is embarked on Harry S. Truman.
- USS Stout (DDG-55), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
- USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
In the Eastern Mediterranean
Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD-1) is operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
he Wasp Amphibious Ready Group with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked deployed from the East Coast on June 1. The ARG consists 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 or visit Israeli ports.
According to the combatant command, CENTCOM “forces successfully destroyed 15 one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems (OWAUAS), Land Attack Cruise Missiles (LACMs), and Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs).” A combination of U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy assets deployed to the region shot down the weapons systems.
Guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN-729) is 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 two independently deployed guided-missile destroyers in the Red Sea.
- USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
- USS Stockdale (DDG-106), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
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
The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Gulf of Oman. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered Abraham Lincoln and its attached destroyers to remain in the region as regional conflict intensified, 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 “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 Det. – C-2A – from Naval Station Norfolk.
- 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 E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG-121) assumed the cruiser role in the strike group, USNI News learned. USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) is currently operating with the strike group but is an independent deployer.
Destroyer Squadron 21
Destroyer Squadron 21 is based in San Diego and is embarked on Abraham Lincoln.
- USS O’Kane (DDG-77), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
- 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 San Diego
Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) departed San Diego, Calif., on Tuesday and returned Wednesday, according to ship spotters.
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier coming into a foggy San Diego – October 23, 2024 #ussronaldreagan #cvn76
SRC: TW-@cjr1321 pic.twitter.com/Tc3V0Lm6Ya
— WarshipCam (@WarshipCam) October 24, 2024
In the Western Atlantic
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is underway conducting routine operations 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.
