These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Feb. 27, 2023, 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 |
| 295 (USS 238, USNS 57) | 105 (USS 70, USNS 35) | 62 (45 Deployed, 17 Local) |
Ships Deployed by Fleet
| 2nd Fleet | 3rd Fleet | 4th Fleet | 5th Fleet | 6th Fleet | 7th Fleet | Total |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 68 | 105 |
In Yokosuka Japan
Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Napoli, aircraft handler aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), gives a tour of flight deck control to Republic of Korea Navy personnel while in-port Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Feb. 22, 2023. US Navy Photo
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan.
In the Tsushima Strait
Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA-6), observe morning colors after mooring in Osaka, Japan for the first time, Feb. 20, 2023. US Navy Photo
The America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) – consisting of USS America (LHA-6), Amphibious Squadron 11 and USS Green Bay (LPD-20) – is on the southern edge of the Sea of Japan after a port visit to Osaka, Japan.
According to the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN-761) arrived in Busan on Saturday for a scheduled port visit.
In Guam
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) pierside at Apra Harbor in Guam on Feb. 26, 2023. US Navy Photo
The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is in Guam, according to local reports. The Nimitz CSG deployed from the West Coast on Dec. 3 and chopped into U.S. 7th Fleet on Dec. 16.
Carrier Strike Group 11
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks to the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) over the ship’s public address system on Feb. 25, 2023. US Navy Photo
Aircraft carrier
USS Nimitz (CVN-68), homeported in Bremerton, Wash.
Carrier Air Wing 17
Sailor observes an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the ‘Fighting Redcocks’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Feb. 24, 2023. US Navy Photo
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., is embarked aboard Nimitz and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments:
The “Fighting Redcocks” of VFA-22 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) flying F/A-18Fs from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
The “Mighty Shrikes” of VFA-94 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Kestrels” of VFA-137 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Blue Diamonds” of VFA 146 – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Cougars” of VAQ-139 – EA-18G – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
The “Sun Kings” of VAW-116 – E-2D – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
The “Providers” of VRC-30 – C-2A – Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
The “Indians” of HSC-6 – MH-60S – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station North Island.
The “Battle Cats” of HSM-73 – MH-60R – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Cruiser
USS Bunker Hill (CG-52), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
Destroyer Squadron 9
Destroyer Squadron 9 is based in Everett, Wash., and is embarked on Nimitz.
Sailors show their chocks and chains to the crew of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the ‘Easyriders’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) on Feb. 18, 2023. US Navy Photo
USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.
USS Decatur (DDG-73), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
In Sattahip, Thailand
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 22, 2023. US Navy Photo
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), with the 13th MEU embarked, is in Sattahip, Thailand. USS Makin Island (LHD-8), the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, left Naval Base San Diego on Nov. 9 for a deployment to the Indo-Pacific.
The ARG includes Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26) and USS Anchorage (LPD-23). During the deployment to the Western Pacific, the ARG has worked with other U.S. assets, including Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, P-8A Poseidon aircraft and personnel from U.S. 7th Fleet and CTF 72, 73, 75, 76/3, Destroyer Squadron 7 and Amphibious Squadron 7. Task Force 76/3 was recently formed as a result of merging the staffs of the Navy’s TF 76 and the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
An F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 362 (Rein.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 22, 2023. US Navy Photo
The MEU includes the aviation combat element with the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 flying F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters and the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 (Reinforced) flying MV-22B Ospreys; the Battalion Landing team of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines; and Combat Logistics Battalion 13 making up the logistics combat element.
In the Adriatic Sea
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Logan McGeahy, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), simulates a water rescue, Feb. 23, 2023. US Navy Photo
The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is operating in the Adriatic Sea.
Carrier Strike Group 1
Lt. Victoria Givens, left, and Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Chief Stacy Thomas, both assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, review paperwork aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Feb. 25, 2023. US Navy Photo
Carrier
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), homeported in Norfolk, Va.
Carrier Air Wing 7
A C-2A Greyhound, attached to Carrier Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Feb. 24, 2023. US Navy Photo
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, based on Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., is embarked on Bush and includes:
The “Pukin’ Dogs” of VFA-143 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) flying F/A-18Es from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
The “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
The “Sidewinders” of VFA-86 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
The “Knighthawks” of VFA-136 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
The “Patriots” of VAQ-140 – EA-18G – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
The “Bluetails” of VAW-121 – E-2D – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va.
The “Rawhides” of VRC-40 – Detachment – C-2A – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
The “Nightdippers” of HSC-5 – MH-60S – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
The “Grandmasters” of HSM-46 – MH-60R – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
Cruiser
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55), bottom left, sails in formation with the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550) and Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554), right, Feb. 21, 2023. US Navy Photo
USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Destroyer Squadron
Destroyer Squadron 26 is based in Norfolk and is embarked on the carrier. The following ships deployed with the strike group.
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) sails in formation with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119), Italian Navy Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554), Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550) and Spanish Navy amphibious assault ship SPS Juan Carlos (L-61), Feb. 24, 2023. US Navy Photo
USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
USS Truxtun (DDG-103), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
USS Farragut (DDG-99), homeported at Naval Station Mayport.
USS Nitze (DDG-94), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
In the Western Atlantic
USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13) breaks away from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) after an ammunition onload on Feb. 7, 2023. US Navy Photo
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) is underway in the Western Atlantic.
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, Coast Guard cutters, EOD Mobile Units and more serving throughout the globe.
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