These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of April 13, 2026, 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.
| Total Battle Force | Deployed | Underway |
| 291 (USS 232, USNS 59) |
105 (USS 74, USNS 31) (37 FDNF, 68 Rotational) |
86 (66 Deployed, 20 Local) |
In Japan
Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan.
In the Western Pacific
Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) is operating near Guam. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group includes Boxer, USS Comstock (LSD-45), USS Portland (LPD-27) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) is operating in the Sulu Sea near the Philippines.
In the Caribbean Sea
The ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are operating in the Caribbean Sea. USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is in port at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
The Amphibious Ready Group includes Iwo Jima, USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28), USS San Antonio (LPD-17) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit based out of Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Base New River. The 22nd MEU consists of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), Combat Logistics Battalion 26 and the Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.
Guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) is operating in the region. Lake Erie is homeported at Naval Base San Diego, Calif.
Littoral Combat Ship USS Billings (LCS-15) is also operating in the Caribbean Sea. Billings is based at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
In the Southern Atlantic
The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is operating off the coast of Africa as of Monday. The strike group is reportedly heading to join the naval buildup in U.S. 5th Fleet.
Carrier Strike Group 10
Carrier
USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Carrier Air Wing 7
- The “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
- The “Rampagers” of VFA 83 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Gunslingers” of VFA 105 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Wildcats” of VFA 131 – F/A-18E – Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Patriots” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Sun Kings” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 116 – E-2 – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
- The “Mighty Bison” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 40 — CMV-22B — from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
- The “Grandmasters” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
- The “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 – MH 60S – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
Air Defense Commander
USS Mason (DDG-87), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
Destroyer Squadron 22
Destroyer Squadron 22 is based in Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and embarked with George H.W. Bush.
- USS Donald Cook (DDG-75), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
- USS Ross (DDG-71), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
In the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
Carrier Strike Group 12
Carrier
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Carrier Air Wing 8
- The “Tomcatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
- The “Ragin Bulls” of VFA 37 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Golden Warriors” of VFA 87 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Black Lions” of VFA 213 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Bear Aces” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 124 – 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 “Spartans” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
- The “Tridents” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
Air Defense Commander
USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
Destroyer Squadron 2
Destroyer Squadron 2 is based at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and embarked with Gerald R. Ford.
- USS Mahan (DDG-72), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
The independently deployed guided-missile destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea have recently included:
- USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
- USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
In the Red Sea
Two guided-missile destroyers are operating in the Red Sea.
- USS Bainbridge (DDG-96), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
- USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
In the Arabian Sea
The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury.
Carrier Strike Group 3
Carrier
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), homeported at Naval Air Station North Island, 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 “Vigilantes” of VFA 151 – F/A-18E – 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 “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Wallbangers” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 – E-2D – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif
- The “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 30 (VRM-30) – CMV-22B – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
- The “Raptors” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station North Island.
- The “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Air Defense Commander
USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG-121), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Destroyer Squadron 21
Destroyer Squadron 21 is based in Naval Station San Diego, Calif., and embarked with Abraham Lincoln.
- USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
The independently deployed warships in the region include:
- USS Milius (DDG-69), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
- USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119) homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
- USS Pickney (DDG-91), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
- USS Mitscher (DDG-57), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
- USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
- USS John Finn (DDG-113), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
- USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
- USS Canberra (LCS-30), homeported in Manama, Bahrain.
Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) is also operating in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group includes Tripoli, USS New Orleans (LPD-18) and elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. USS Rushmore (LSD-47) has joined the Tripoli ARG, USNI News has learned.
In the Eastern Pacific
Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68), along with destroyer escort USS Gridley (DDG-101), participated in a bilateral engagement with elements of the Ecuadorian Navy last week as part of exercise “Southern Seas 2026.” Nimitz will circumnavigate South America en route to Virginia, where it will eventually be decommissioned. The Navy recently announced that it would extend the carrier’s service life by 10 months, keeping it active into 2027, USNI News reported.
USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10) Polar-class heavy icebreaker returns Monday to Seattle, Wash., having completed icebreaker operations in McMurdo Sound in support of Operation Deep Freeze.
In the Western Atlantic
Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) departed Friday from Norfolk, Va., 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 throughout the globe.
