U.S. Naval Institute Staff – October 26, 2026 1:13 PM
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Oct. 26, 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 |
| 286 (USS 228, USNS 58) | 105 (USS 74, USNS 31) (46 FDNF, 59 Rotational) | 70 (61 Deployed, 9 Local) |
In Japan
USS Tripoli (LHA-7) is in port in Sasebo, Japan.
Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) arrived Monday in Yokosuka, Japan, according to ship spotters.
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group includes Makin Island, USS Anchorage (LPD-23), USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26) and the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
In the Philippine Sea
Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is underway in the Philippine Sea, participating with allies in multilateral exercise Keen Sword 27.
Strike Group 9 is composed of Theodore Roosevelt, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, Destroyer Squadron 23, Information Warfare Squadron 9 and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG-65).
Carrier Strike Group 9
Carrier
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), homeported at Naval Air Station, North Island, Calif.
Carrier Air Wing 11
- The “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
- The “Checkmates” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station, Oceana, Va.
- The “Fist of the Fleet” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The “Sidewinders” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 – F-35C– from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137 – EA-18G – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
- The “Liberty Bells” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 115 – E-2D – from Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif.
- The “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 30 (VRM-30) Det _ – CMV-22B – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
- The “Wolf Pack” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 – MH-60R – from Naval Air Station North Island.
- The “Eightballers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 – MH-60S – from Naval Air Station North Island.
Air Defense Commander
- USS Chosin (CG-65), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
Destroyer Squadron 23
Destroyer Squadron 23 is based in Naval Station San Diego, Calif., and embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt.
- USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
- USS Decatur (DDG-73), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
The Theodore Roosevelt CSG is also deployed with Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Seahawk.
In the Caribbean
Littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS-21) is operating in the Central Caribbean Sea. The Freedom-class LCS is based at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
In the Mediterranean Sea
The independently deployed guided-missile destroyers operating in the Mediterranean Sea include:
- USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
- USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
- USS Stout (DDG-55), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
In the Red Sea
There are two guided-missile destroyers operating in the Red Sea:
- USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
- USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
In the Arabian Sea
Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), along with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and USS Shoup (DDG-86), are operating in the Arabian Sea in support of U.S. operations in the Middle East.
Carrier Strike Group 5
Carrier
USS George Washington (CVN-73), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
Carrier Air Wing 5
- The “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 – F/A-18E – from Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan.
- The “Diamondbacks” of VFA 102 – F/A-18F – from Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni.
- The “Argonauts” of VFA 147 – F-35C – from Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni.
- The “Dambusters” of VFA 195 – F/A-18E – from Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni.
- The “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 – EA-18G – from Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni.
- The “Tigertails” of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125 – E-2D – from Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni.
- The “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 Det 5 — CMV-22B — from Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni.
- The “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 – MH-60R — from Naval Air Facility, Atsugi, Japan.
- The “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 – MH 60S — from Naval Air Facility, Atsugi.
Destroyer Squadron 15
Destroyer Squadron 15 is based in Yokosuka and embarked aboard George Washington.
USS Shoup (DDG-86), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Arabian Sea in support of U.S. operations in the Middle East.
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-18E/F – 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/F – 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-2C – 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.
Destroyer Squadron 22
Destroyer Squadron 22 is based in Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and embarked on George H.W. Bush.
- USS Donald Cook (DDG-75), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
- USS Ross (DDG-71), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) is operating in the Arabian Sea. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group includes Boxer, USS Comstock (LSD-45), USS Portland (LPD-27) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Additionally, the independently deployed warships in the region include:
- USS Milius (DDG-69), homeported in Yokosuka.
- USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53), homeported at Naval Station Everett, Wash.
- USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115), homeported in Yokosuka.
- USS John Finn (DDG-113), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
- USS Carl M. Levin (DDG-120), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
- USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
- USS Mason (DDG-87), homeported at Naval Station Mayport.
- USS Princeton (CG-59), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
- USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
- USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5), homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.
In the Indian Ocean
Warships operating in the Indian Ocean include:
- USS Mustin (DDG-89), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
- USS Higgins (DDG-76), homeported in Yokosuka.
In the Eastern Pacific
Aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) departed Monday from San Diego, according to ship spotters.
In the Western Atlantic
Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) departed Saturday 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.
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