USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Jan. 6, 2025

January 6, 2025 12:49 PM - Updated: January 31, 2025 9:20 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 Jan. 6, 2025, 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)
92
(USS 63, USNS 29)
26
(24 Deployed, 2 Local)

In Japan

Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) is in port in Sasebo, Japan. Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan.

In the South China Sea

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Rogjay Young, of Jamaica, stands in front of an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the ‘Warhawks’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, signaling that the jet is ready for flight on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), Jan. 6, 2025. US Navy Photo

Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Carrier Air Wing 2 embarked, is conducting routine operations in the South China Sea following a port visit to Port Klang, Malaysia.

Carrier Strike Group 1

Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Hunter Lor, of Denver, Colo., fakes out a line aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), Jan. 5, 2025. US Navy Photo

Carrier
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), homeported in San Diego, Calif.

Carrier Air Wing 2

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Austin Howard, of Ottawa, Ill., signals an MH-60S Knight Hawk, assigned to the ‘Black Knights’ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE-4), Jan. 5, 2025. US Navy Photo
  • 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

Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Emanuel Dejesus, from Philadelphia, hauls in a shot and messenger line aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE-4), Jan. 4, 2025. US Navy Photo

USS Princeton (CG-59), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.

Destroyer Squadron 1

Sailors man the rails on the forecastle aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG-104) while departing from Port Klang, Malaysia, Jan. 2, 2025. US Navy Photo

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 Antarctic

A seal spotted by the crew of USCGC Polar Satar (WAGB-10) on Jan. 2, 2024. US Coast Guard PhotoU.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) is in the Antarctic en route its annual icebreaking mission in support of Operation Deep Freeze at McMurdo Station in Antarctica with an anticipated arrival on Jan. 9.

In the Eastern Mediterranean

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) assist with flight quarters, Dec. 23, 2024. US Navy Photo

As of last week, the Navy has one independently deployed guided-missile surface warships in the Mediterranean.

  • USS Oscar Austin(DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota.

In the Red Sea

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) on Jan. 6, 2024. US Navy Photo

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.

CENTCOM forces struck Houthi targets in Sana’a and coastal locations within Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen, Dec. 30 and 31.

Navy ships and aircraft targeted a Houthi command and control facility and weapon production and storage facilities that included missiles and uncrewed aerial vehicles, according to CENTCOM.
Navy and U.S. Air Force aircraft destroyed a Houthi coastal radar site and seven cruise missiles and one-way attack UAVs over the Red Sea.

Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is in the Red Sea.

Carrier Strike Group 8

An MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, transports cargo onto the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during a replenishment-at-sea on Jan. 2, 2024. US Navy Photo

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, Fla.

Cruiser
USS Gettysburg (CG-64), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. 

Destroyer Squadron 28

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG-55) approaches the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (TAO-E-8) before a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Jan. 3, 2025. US Navy Photo

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.
  • USS Jason Dunham(DDG-109), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.

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 last week, the Navy has one independently deployed guided-missile destroyer in the Red Sea.

  • USS The Sullivans (DDG-68), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.

In the Persian Gulf

Coast Guardsman dons personal protective equipment during a general quarters drill aboard the U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC-1142) on Nov. 11, 2024. US Army Photo

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 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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