USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Sept. 28, 2026

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 Sept. 28, 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

290

(USS 232, USNS 58) 105

(USS 75, USNS 30)

(47 FDNF, 58 Rotational) 75

(61 Deployed, 14 Local)

In Japan

US 7th Fleet Band performs Taps during the annual Bells Across America ceremony held at the C2 Auditorium onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Sept. 24, 2026. US Navy photo USS Tripoli (LHA-7) is in port in Sasebo, Japan.

In the Pacific Ocean

The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group departed last Sunday from Apra Harbor, Guam, and is transiting the Pacific Ocean en route to California. On Sunday, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao visited Lincoln while the carrier was sailing near Hawaii.

Carrier Strike Group 3

Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Lawrence Kwakye assists in the transport an MH-60S Knight Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), Sept. 14, 2026. US Navy photo Carrier

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 aboard Abraham Lincoln.

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 is spread throughout the region, including aboard USS San Antonio (LPD-17).

San Antonio is in port in Ponce, Puerto Rico, having transited the Panama Canal northbound on Thursday. USS Gridley (DDG-101) transited with San Antonio and is in port in Panama.

In the Mediterranean Sea

Sailors assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG-80), haul in a line during a replenishment-at-sea with Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13), while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 9, 2026. US Navy photo The independently deployed guided-missile destroyers in the Mediterranean Sea include:

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.

USS Roosevelt (DDG-80), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.

USS Bulkeley (DDG-84), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain.

USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

In the Red Sea

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Henry Ramos speaks with sailors as they prepare food for the crew aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) Sept. 23, 2026. US Navy photo There are two guided-missile destroyers operating in the Red Sea.

USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79), homeported at Naval Station Rota, Spain

USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.

In the Arabian Sea

An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to helicopter maritime strike squadron (HSM) 77, unloads cargo on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) during a replenishment-at-sea, Sept. 23, 2026. US Navy photo 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 against Iran.

Carrier Strike Group 5

Carrier

USS George Washington (CVN-73), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.

Carrier Air Wing 5

A sailor prepares for a replenishment-at-sea aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), Sept. 23, 2026. US Navy photo

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

A sailor connects brummel hooks during a fueling-at-sea aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG-86), Sept. 24, 2026. US Navy photo Destroyer Squadron 15 is based in Yokosuka and embarked aboard George Washington.

USS Shoup (DDG-86), homeported in Yokosuka.

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

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) sails in U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 24, 2026. US Navy photo Carrier

USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

Carrier Air Wing 7

A sailor tows an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), Sept. 19, 2026. US Navy photo

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 in 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 Delbert D. Black (DDG-119), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

USS Milius (DDG-69), homeported in Yokosuka.

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 Rafael Peralta (DDG-115), homeported in Yokosuka.

USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5), homeported in Apra Harbor, Guam.

In the Indian Ocean

Side boys render honors to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89) Prospective Commander Officer Cmdr. Rhett Gilman during a change of command ceremony on the fo’c’sle while underway in the Indian Ocean, Sept. 25, 2026. US Navy photo Warships operating in the Indian Ocean include:

USS Mustin (DDG-89), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.

USS Spruance (DDG-111), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.

USS Princeton (CG-59), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.

USS John Finn (DDG-113), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.

In the Eastern Pacific

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) deploys Sept. 27, 2026, from San Diego, Calif. San Diego Web Cam photo Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) departed on deployment Sunday from San Diego, Calif.

Carrier Strike Group 9 is composed of Theodore Roosevelt, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, Destroyer Squadron 23, Information Warfare Squadron 9, and the 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.

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.