
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. 13, 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) |
91 (USS 62, USNS 29) |
32 (20 Deployed, 12 Local) |
In Japan
USS America (LHA 6) America-class amphibious assault ship coming into Sasebo, Japan – January 13, 2025 #ussamerica #lha6
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— WarshipCam (@WarshipCam) January 13, 2025
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.
America is set to leave Japan and shift homeports to San Diego later this year, USNI News has learned.
In the South China Sea

Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Carrier Air Wing 2 embarked, is operating in the South China 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 Antarctic

U.S. Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) arrived at McMurdo Station in Antarctica on Thursday to commence its annual icebreaking mission in support of Operation Deep Freeze.
In the Eastern Mediterranean

As of last week, the Navy has one independently deployed guided-missile surface warship in the Mediterranean.
- USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
In the Red Sea

Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is in the Red Sea.
Carrier Strike Group 8
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) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. pic.twitter.com/5RWaFD4HIt
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) January 11, 2025
Carrier
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
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USCENTCOM Commander Visits USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group
On 12 January, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), visited the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as it operated in the Red Sea as part of ongoing… pic.twitter.com/UGYUDiA2gP
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) January 12, 2025
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.
- USS Jason Dunham(DDG-109), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
- USS The Sullivans (DDG-68), homeported at Naval Station Mayport.
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.
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.
On Wednesday, U.S. Central Command forces performed multiple strikes against two Houthi underground weapon storage facilities in Yemen. The Houthis used these facilities to conduct attacks against U.S. Navy warships and merchant vessels in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, according to CENTCOM.
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
USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier leaving Bremerton, Washington – January 6, 2025 #ussnimitz #cvn68
SRC: YT- SkunkBayWeather pic.twitter.com/Ha3NqDyre2
— WarshipCam (@WarshipCam) January 7, 2025
Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) departed Bremerton, Wash., last Monday, according to ship spotters.
https://x.com/WarshipCam/status/1876470885898666302
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.