These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Dec. 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 |
| 296 (USS 235, USNS 61) |
97 (USS 67, USNS 30) |
52 (37 Deployed, 15 Local) |
In Japan
Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) departed Sasebo, Japan, on Tuesday, according to ship spotters.
Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan.
In the Philippine Sea
Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Carrier Air Wing 2 embarked, is operating in the Philippine Sea.
Carrier Strike Group 1
Carrier
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), homeported in San Diego, Calif.
Carrier Air Wing 2
- The “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
- The “Stingers” of VFA-113 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The “World Famous Golden Dragons” of VFA-192 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The “Warhawks” of VFA-97 – F-35C – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Black Eagles” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 113 – E-2D – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
- The “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 30 Det. – C-2A – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
- The “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Squadron (HSC) 4 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station North Island.
- The “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Cruiser
USS Princeton (CG-59), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
Destroyer Squadron 1
Destroyer Squadron 1 is based in San Diego, Calif., and is embarked on Carl Vinson.
- USS Sterett (DDG-104), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
- USS William P. Lawrence (DDG-110), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
In the Middle Pacific
The U.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) departed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Thursday and is bound for Sydney, Australia, in the next five days. The icebreaker on the way to its annual icebreaking mission in support of Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica.
In the Eastern Mediterranean
The Navy has three independently deployed guided-missile surface warships in the Mediterranean.
- USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
- USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
- USS Gettysburg (CG-64), 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.
Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) transited the Suez Canal on Saturday and is now operating in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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 Norfolk.
Cruiser
USS Gettysburg (CG-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.
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 The Sullivans (DDG-68), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
- USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109), homeported at Naval Station Mayport.
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 Eastern Pacific
The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is operating in U.S. 3rd Fleet. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is continuing its eastbound transit of the Pacific. Some ships and squadrons have already started returning to their home stations.
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 air defense commander role in the strike group, USNI News learned.
Destroyer Squadron 21
Destroyer Squadron 21 is based in San Diego and is embarked on Abraham Lincoln.
- USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG-121), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.
- USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) returned to Bremerton, Wash., on Friday, according to ship spotters.
USS Tripoli (LHA-7) returned to San Diego, Calif., on Wednesday, according to ship spotters.
In the Western Atlantic
Aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) is underway conducting routine operations.
Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) returned to Norfolk, Va., on Sunday, 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.
