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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025 10:47 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 March 17, 2025, based on Navy and public data. In cases in which 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 234, USNS 61)		 91
(USS 63, USNS 28)		 69
(42 Deployed, 27 Local)

In Japan

Master-at-arms 2nd Class Kalahikiola Fua, from Waianae, Hawaii, assigned to security department aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), stands guard during an anti-terrorism training team drill while moored pierside at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, March 11, 2025. US Navy Photo

Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan.

Amphibious warship USS America (LHA-6) is in port in Sasebo, Japan.

America is set to leave Japan and shift homeports to San Diego later this year, USNI News learned. USS Tripoli (LHA-7) will replace America as the forward-deployed big deck amphibious warship.

In the East China Sea

F-35 Lightning IIs from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Republic of Korea Air Force flight in formation over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) during integration training for Freedom Shield 25, March 13, 2025. ROK Air Force Photo

Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), with Carrier Air Wing 2 embarked, participated with the Republic of Korea Air Force and U.S. Air Force conducting F-35 air integration training during Exercise Freedom Shield 25, USNI News reported.

Carrier Strike Group 1

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sitley Deleon, of Fresno, Calif., signals to an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the ‘Stingers’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), March 8, 2025. US Navy Photo

Carrier

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

Carrier Air Wing 2

An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the ‘Warhawks’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) during Exercise Freedom Shield 25, a defense-oriented, annual exercise featuring live, virtual and field-based training that engages alliance forces and governmental agencies, March 13, 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

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

Destroyer Squadron 1

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Kayle Corcoran, of Pinellas Park, Fla., pets Capt. Rudder, an expeditionary facility dog, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG-110), March 9, 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 French Polynesia

USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) transits across Elliott Bay after departing Coast Guard Base Seattle, Washington, on Nov. 22, 2024. US Coast Guard

Completing its missions of assisting the resupply of McMurdo Station, USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) arrived in Papeete, French Polynesia on Thursday for a port visit.

In the Eastern Mediterranean

Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit on March 10, 2025. US Navy Photo

Command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) arrived in Souda Bay, Crete on Monday for a regularly scheduled port visit.

As of Monday, the Navy had 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, prepares for launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) on March 16, 2025. 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. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have signaled they now will limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to only Israeli-affiliated ships. However, over the weekend, the Houthis launched unsuccessful missile and drone attacks against the Truman CSG following U.S. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, USNI News reported.

Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), with Carrier Air Wing 1 embarked, is operating in the Red Sea.

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 Air Station Norfolk, Va.
  • The “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VRC) 40 Det. – C-2A – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
  • The “Proud Warriors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
  • The “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.

Cruiser

Sailors heave a messenger line aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64) during a replenishment-at-sea on March 14, 2025. US Navy Photo
  • USS Gettysburg (CG-64), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

Destroyer Squadron 28

Destroyer Squadron 28 is based in Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and 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.

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

Sailors observe flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) on March 7, 2025. US Navy Photo

Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) returned to San Diego, Calif., on Wednesday, according to ship spotters.

In the Western Atlantic

Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate Austin Martin (left) and Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Coda Bradfield, both assigned to the ‘Tomcatters’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, transport aircraft chains across the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), March 16, 2025. US Navy Photo

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

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

Aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) departed 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.

U.S. Naval Institute Staff

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