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These are the approximate locations of Aircraft Carrier Assault Groups deployed by the US Navy and Amphibious Readiness Groups around the world as of February 14, 2022, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the parent ship.
Entire US Navy Battle Force:
ships in progress
| Ships deployed in progress | Undeployed vessels in progress | Total number of ships in progress |
| 72 | 18 | 90 |
Ships used by the fleet
| naval forces | 3. Linda | 4. Linda | 5. Linda | 6. Linda | 7. Linda | No total |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 27 | 70 | 121 |
In Yokosuka, Japan
Commander, Japan Navy Region Fire Department and Emergency Services, Yokosuka Department fire truck is parked on the pier during a joint damage control exercise aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) on Jan. february 2022. photo of the us navy
ussRonald Reagan(CVN-76) is berthed in the port of Yokosuka, Japan, performing its annual winter maintenance. The airline began a select four-month limited availability in Yokosuka on Jan. 13, after five months in the Middle East and Pacific.
"Staff of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility and Norfolk Naval Shipyard, together with Naval Forces and contractors,are working together in Japan to complete maintenance on the aircraft carrier', the Navy said in a statement.
no mar filipino
Sailors watch Super Bowl LVI during a hangar event aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). US navy photo
The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is under way in the Philippine Sea along with the America Expeditionary Strike Group (ARG) and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). Conducted by various elements of the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force along with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).Noble Fusion Exercisenear Okinawa 4th-7th February.
Operator:
ussAbraham Lincoln(CVN-72), hometown San Diego, California.
Carrier Air Wing 9
Boatswain (equipment) aviator Fengnian Cal from Los Angeles with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) operates a catapult during flight operations in support of Jungle Warfare Exercise 22 (JWX 22) over Okinawa, Japan, March 13th . February 2022. US Navy photo
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, boardsAbraham Lincolnand comprises a total of nine squadrons and departments:
- Os Black Aces do VFA-41 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) voam F/A-18Fs da Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- Os "Tophatters" do VFA-14 - F/A-18E - da Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- Os "Vigilantes" do VFA-151 - F/A-18E - da Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The Black Knights of VMFA 314 - Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) fly F-35Cs from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.
- The VAQ-133 "Wizards" - EA-18G - Electronic Strike Squadron (VAQ) - from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
- Os "Wallbangers" de VAW-117 - E-2D - Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) - da Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Califórnia.
- Os "Titãs" do VRM-30 - CMV-22B - Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) - da Naval Air Station North Island, Califórnia.
- HSC-14 - MH-60S - Helicopter Maritime Combat Squadron (HSC) - Loaders from North Island Naval Air Station.
- The "Raptors" of the HSM-71 - MH-60R - Helicopter Maritime Attack Squadron (HSM) - from North Island Naval Air Station.
cruiser
An MH-60S helicopter, assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, takes off from the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG-53) on February 12, 2022. US Navy photo . US navy photo
- ussmobile bay(CG-53), based at Naval Station San Diego, California.
21st Destroyer Squadron
Electrician 3rd Class Michael Dellossantos of Encino, Calif., and Quartermaster Colton Horne of Manhattan, Kansas, protect the rigid-hulled inflatable boat during small-boat operations on the deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) on February 7, 2022. US Navy photo
Destroyer Squadron 21 is based in San Diego, California and boards the aircraft carrier.
- ussFitzgerald(DDG-62), based at Naval Station San Diego.
- ussGridley(DDG-101), based at Naval Station Everett, Washington.
- ussSamson(DDG-102), based at Naval Station Everett.
- ussSpruance(DDG-109), based at Naval Station San Diego.
America's Expeditionary Strike Group (ARG)
A Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighter attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (reinforced), November 31, 2022. US Marine Corps photo
The amphibious ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) are the USSAmerica(LHA-6), USSGreen Bay(LPD-20) e USSAshland(LSD-48). Elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are embarked. ESG left Sasebo, Japan on January 14 for a western Pacific patrol.
Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)
Landing craft, air cushion attached to Assault Vessel Unit (ACU) 5 exits the drill deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) during drill deck operations on February 10, 2022 US Navy photo
The Essex Expeditionary Strike Group (ARG) with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed on 12 August.
The ARG consists of three ships: Landing Helicopter Dock USSEssex(LHD-2), anfibisches Transportdock USSPortland(LPD-27) and the amphibious assault ship USSPearl Harbor(LSD-52). Collectively, the 11th MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1 and ships are referred to as the ARG/MEU. In addition to ships, the main elements of the ARG Navy are a Naval Beach Group element, a Tactical Air Control Squadron element, a Fleet Surgery Team, and a Naval Helicopter Combat Squadron element.
The 11th MEU consists of four main components: a command element, a ground combat element, an air combat element, and a logistical combat element. The 11th MEU is comprised of Landing Team Battalion 1/1, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 (Reinforced), Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 and Combat Logistics Battalion 11. The White Knights operate the MV-22B Osprey, UH-1Y Venom, AH-1Z Viper and CH-53E Super Stallions, while Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214's Black Sheep operates an AV-8B Harrier unit.
in the Ionian Sea
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) prepares to dock on February 11, 2022 in the port of Split, Croatia. US navy photo
The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is back in the Ionian Sea under NATO command. The CSG left for the mission on December 1st. Along with the US ships, the Royal Norwegian Navy frigate HNoMSFridtjofNansen(F310) joined the strike group under the Cooperative Deployment Program. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered the strike group to remain in the Mediterranean rather than head to the US. Central command to travel.USNI News reported in December. The aircraft carrier made a port callSplit, Croatia, last week.
There are currently three NATO aircraft carrier strike groups in the Mediterranean–truman, Italian aircraft carrier ITSCavour(CVH 550) and French airline FSCharles de Gaulle (R91).
Operator:
ussHarry S. Truman(CVN-75), hometown Norfolk, Virginia.
Carrier Air Wing 1
Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Trevor Jackson of Macon, Georgia, February 10, 2022, tightens bolts on a jet engine in the workshop aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). US navy photo
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, steps aboardHarry S. Trumanand comprises a total of nine squadrons and departments:
- Os Red Rippers do VFA-11 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) voam F/A-18Fs da Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The "Combat Checkmates" of the VFA-211 - F/A-18E - from Naval Air Base Oceana.
- Os "Blue Blasters" do VFA-34 - F/A-18E - da Naval Air Station Oceana.
- "Sunliner" do VFA-81 - F/A-18E - da Naval Air Station Oceana.
- The turrets of the VAQ-137 - EA-18G - Electronic Strike Squadron (VAQ) - at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
- Os "Seahawks" do VAW-126 - E-2D - Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) - da Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virgínia.
- The VRC-40 "Shorts" - Detachment - C-2A - Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) - from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
- The HSC-11 "Dragon Slayers" - MH-60S - Helicopter Maritime Combat Squadron (HSC) - from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
- The proud warriors of the HSM-72 - MH-60R - Helicopter Maritime Attack Squadron (HSM) - from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida.
cruiser
The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG-56), left, and Turkish G-class frigate Gabya TCG Goksu (FFG 497), center, conduct maneuver operations in the Adriatic Sea on February 2, 2022. US Navy photo
- ussSaint Hyacinth(CG-56), based at Naval Station Norfolk.
28th Destroyer Squadron
Royal Norwegian Navy frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen (F 310), center and Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) in transit alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN) -75) in support of Neptune Strike 22 on February 2, 2022. US Navy photo
Destroyer Squadron 28 is based in Norfolk and will be loaded onto the aircraft carrier.
- ussKohl(DDG-67), based at Naval Station Norfolk.
- ussBainbridge(DDG-96), based at Naval Station Norfolk.
- ussErnst(DDG-107), based at Naval Station Norfolk.
- ussJason Dunham(DDG-109), based at Naval Air Station Mayport, Florida.
- ussgonzales(DDG-66), based at Naval Station Norfolk.
- Frigate HNoMS of the Norwegian NavyFridtjof Nansen(F310).
not eastern pacific
Sailors clean the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on February 12, 2022. US Navy photo
The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) returns to San Diego, California today. The strike force was deployed to San Diego on August 2. Most of Carrier Air Wing 2's squadrons departed on Saturday and returned to their respective bases.
According to the Navy, "Carl Vinson is the first aircraft carrier to use a combination of fourth- and fifth-generation platforms within Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2."
The air wing included F-35C Lightning IIs from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, CMV-22B Ospreys from Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets from VFAs 2, 113 and 192 , the EA-18G Growlers of Electronic Strike Squadron (VAQ) 136, the E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 113, the MH-60R Sea Hawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78 and the MH-60S Sea Hawks of Helicopter Maritime Combat Squadron (HSC) 4. The complete air wing of the future will also include the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial vehicle system, which is planned to be integrated into the air wings of the aircraft carriers by 2025.
Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Megan Alexander, a Pittsburgh, Pa. native, prepares for a full-ship uniform inspection on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) at 11 February 2022. US Navy photo
aircraft carrier
ussKarl Vinson(CVN-70), hometown San Diego, California.
Carrier Air Wing 2
An F/A-18E Super Hornets, assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, is launched from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on February 12, 2022. US Navy photo
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, steps aboardKarl Vinsonand comprises a total of nine squadrons and departments:
- Os "Argonautas" do VFA-147 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) voam F-35Cs da Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The VFA-2 - F/A-18F - Bounty Hunters from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- Os "Stingers" do VFA-113 - F/A-18E - da Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- Os "Golden Dragons" do VFA-192 - F/A-18E - da Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The "Gauntlets" of the VAQ-136 - EA-18G - Electronic Strike Squadron (VAQ) - from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington.
- Os "Black Eagles" do VAW-113 - E-2D - Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) - da Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Califórnia.
- Os "Titãs" do VRM-30 - CMV-22B - Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) - da Naval Air Station North Island, Califórnia.
- The HSC-4 "Black Knights" - MH-60S - Helicopter Maritime Combat Squadron (HSC) - from North Island Naval Air Station.
- Os "Blue Hawks" do HSM-78 - MH-60R - Helicóptero Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) - da Naval Air Station North Island.
cruiser
The USS Lake Champlain (CG-57) conducts a live-fire exercise alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) on February 9, 2022. US Navy photo
- ussLago Champlain(CG-57), hometown San Diego, California.
Destroyer Squadron 1
Fire Controlman 1st Class Damian Castillosakihara, left, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, inspects maintenance performed by Fire Controlman 3rd Class Victor Deltoro of National City, Calif., on the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) aboard the Arleigh-class Burke guided missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG-105) on February 12, 2022. US Navy photo
Destroyer Squadron 1 is based in San Diego and boards the aircraft carrier.
- ussZezinho(DDG-105), headquartered in San Diego.
- usschafee(DDG-90), based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
- ussStockdale(DDG-106), headquartered in San Diego.
The following destroyers headed home from Vinson station.
- ussO'Kane(DDG-77), headquartered in San Diego.
- ussMichael Murphy(DDG-112), based at Pearl Harbor.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and USS Nimitz (CVN-68) transit the Pacific Ocean on February 13, 2022. US Navy photo
ussNimitz(CVN-68) is underway in Southern California operating areas following completion of maintenance at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.
In addition to these large formations, others not shown are used on submarines, individual surface ships, aircraft squadrons, SEALs, air-to-ground naval task forces, Seabees, Coast Guard cutters, EOD mobile units, and more around the world.