USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Aug. 17, 2026
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Aug. 17, 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 Sasebo, Japan USS Tripoli (LHA-7) is in port in Sasebo, Japan. In the South China Sea Littoral Combat Ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS-32), homeported in Manama, Bahrain, is in the South China Sea. In Singapore Littoral Combat Ships USS Canberra (LCS-30) and USS Tulsa (LCS-16), both homeported in Manama, Bahrain, are in port in Singapore. In
USNI News graphic These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Aug. 17, 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 Sasebo, Japan
Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Hunter Kussman, right, assigned to Commander, Task Force 76, delivers closing remarks during an awards ceremony recognizing Sgt. Erik Rios for his performance on deployment while serving on Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD-47), Aug. 8, 2026. US Navy photo USS Tripoli (LHA-7) is in port in Sasebo, Japan.
In the South China Sea
Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS-32), left, sails in formation with Philippine Navy Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FFG 15), right, during the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, July 25, 2026. US Navy photo Littoral Combat Ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS-32), homeported in Manama, Bahrain, is in the South China Sea.
In Singapore
Littoral Combat Ships USS Canberra (LCS-30) and USS Tulsa (LCS-16), both homeported in Manama, Bahrain, are in port in Singapore.
In the Eastern Pacific
A Marine with Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, climbs down a caving ladder during a boat assault force rehearsal aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD-17), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 12, 2026. US Marine Corps photo USS San Antonio (LPD-17) and USS Gridley (DDG-101) are underway in the Eastern Pacific.
In the Caribbean
Littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS-15) is operating in the Central Caribbean Sea. The Freedom-class LCS is based at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
The 24th MEU is operating in the region as Littoral Combat Force 24 and will be spread throughout the region instead of deploying with an Amphibious Ready Group.
In the Mediterranean Sea
The independently deployed guided-missile destroyers in the Mediterranean Sea include:
USS Roosevelt (DDG-80), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.
USS Paul Ignatius (DDG-117), homeported at Naval Station Rota.
In the Red Sea
Sailors prepare flags during flag signaling drills aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), Aug. 14, 2026. US Navy photo There is one guided-missile destroyer operating in the Red Sea.
USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
In the Arabian Sea
A sailor, assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117 observes flight operations from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), Aug. 11, 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
A sailor signals to an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), Aug. 10, 2026. US Navy photo 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 Airborne Command and Control 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.
Carrier Strike Group 10
A sailor welds a pipe aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), Aug. 8, 2026. US Navy photo 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
A sailor, assigned to Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59), stands watch in the ship’s combat information center, Aug. 13, 2026. US Navy photo
USS Princeton (CG-59), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.
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.
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 John Finn (DDG-113), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
USS McFaul (DDG-74), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
USS Mason (DDG-87), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
USS Higgins (DDG-76), homeported in Yokosuka.
USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53), homeported at Naval Station Everett, Wash.
USS Milius (DDG-69), homeported in Yokosuka.
USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115), homeported in Yokosuka.
In the Indian Ocean
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Hoan Ngo, from Vietnam, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, conducts maintenance on an F-35C Lightning II wheel on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) while transiting the Singapore Strait, Aug. 13, 2026. US Navy photo Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), along with embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and escorts USS Robert Smalls (CG-62) and USS Shoup (DDG-86), was spotted transiting westbound in the Singapore Strait on Thursday, according to ship spotters.
Three guided-missile destroyers are operating in the Indian Ocean.
USS Mustin (DDG-89), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
In San Diego
Lt. Max Vaughn, assistant navigator of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), trains ship personnel at a navigation simulator at Mariner Skills Training Center Pacific in San Diego, California, July 27, 2026. US Navy photo Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) departed Monday from San Diego, Calif., according to ship spotters. Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) departed Friday from San Diego, according to ship spotters.
Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) arrived in San Diego on Aug. 14, according to ship spotters.
In the Western Atlantic
John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) underway on Aug. 15, 2026. HII photo Aircraft carrier future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) departed Wednesday and returned Saturday to Newport News, Va., following sea trials, the Navy and HII announced.
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.
