These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of May 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 capi
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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 May 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.
In the Philippine Sea
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Aircraft Handling 3rd Class Elijah Brown, from Alabama, directs aircraft on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) while underway in the Philippine Sea, May 25, 2026. US Navy photo
Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) departed Saturday from Yokosuka, Japan, according to ship spotters.
In the Caribbean Sea
A C-2A Greyhound, attached to the ‘Rawhides’ of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, carrying Cooperative Republic of Guyana government and military leaders lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) for a distinguished visitor tour in the Atlantic Ocean, May 23, 2026. US Navy photo
The Amphibious Ready Group includes USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) 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) has also been operating in the region. Lake Erie is homeported at Naval Base San Diego, Calif. Littoral Combat Ship USS Billings (LCS-15) was also operating in the Caribbean Sea as of last week. Billings is based at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
A U.S. Sailor assigned to the ‘Ghostriders’ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 directs an MH-60S helicopter aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) during deck landing qualifications aboard the warship in the Mediterranean Sea, May 16, 2026. US Navy photo
Command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) transited the Strait of Gibraltar last Monday and arrived Friday in Rota, Spain, according to ship spotters.
In the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle, speaks to leadership from Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) during a visit to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, May 14, 2026. US Navy photo
The independently deployed guided-missile destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea have included:
USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
USS Roosevelt (DDG-80), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
In the Red Sea
A sailor assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) removes chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 50, during flight deck operations, May 21, 2026. US Navy photo
There is one guided-missile destroyer operating in the Red Sea.
USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
In the Arabian Sea
An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to take off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), May 21, 2026. US Navy photo
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
An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), May 21, 2026. US Navy photo
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.
An MH-60R, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46, prepares to land aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), May 13, 2026. US Navy photo
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
Sailors test fuel during a replenishment-at-sea aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75), May 8, 2026. US Navy photo
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.
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 Michael Murphy (DDG-112), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
USS John Finn (DDG-113), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
USS Higgins (DDG-76), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
USS McFaul (DDG-74), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
USS Truxtun (DDG-103), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
USS Canberra (LCS-30), homeported in Manama, Bahrain.
USS Tulsa (LCS-16), homeported in Manama.
USS Santa Barbara (LCS-32), homeported in Manama.
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), USS Rushmore (LSD-47) and elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. USS Comstock (LSD-45) is also in 5th Fleet, USNI News has learned.
Two mine countermeasure ships have been operating in the region after being dispatched from Japan.
USS Pioneer (MCM-9), homeported in Sasebo, Japan.
USS Chief (MCM-14), homeported in Sasebo.
In Singapore
Lt. j.g. Stesha Linder, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4), observes flight operations from the ship’s bridge, May 16, 2026. US Navy photo
The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group includes Boxer, USS Comstock (LSD-45), USS Portland (LPD-27) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Comstock is in U.S. 5th Fleet while Portland is still operating in the Western Pacific.
In the Eastern Pacific
A tactical boat crew with Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) San Francisco enforces a security zone May 19, 2026, as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) transits into the Port of Los Angeles for Los Angeles Fleet Week, San Pedro, Calif. US Coast Guard photo
Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) departed May 19 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.
