USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: June 15, 2026

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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 June 15, 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
292
(USS 233, USNS 59)		 103
(USS 73, USNS 30)
(37 FDNF, 66 Rotational)		 87
(66 Deployed, 21 Local)

In the Philippine Sea

Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter 2nd Class Jackson Stacy, from Oklahoma, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, surveys the horizon in an MH-60S attached to USS George Washington (CVN-73), while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 10, 2026. US Navy photo

Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) is underway on its spring patrol operating in the Philippine Sea.

In the South China Sea

Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a fly-by during aerial sniper training in the South China Sea, June 12, 2026. US Marine Corps photo

Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD-4) is conducting routine operations in the South China Sea.

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 operating with Boxer.

Mine countermeasures ships USS Pioneer (MCM-9) and USS Chief (MCM-14), both homeported in Sasebo, Japan, are in Singapore, according to ship spotters.

In the Caribbean Sea

Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, posts security during a long range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026. US Marine Corps photo

A single ship from the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is operating in the Caribbean Sea after a 10-month deployment.

USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) will remain in the region after USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit returned from deployment last week.

The 24th MEU will replace the 22nd MEU as the “immediate crisis response force” and will be spread throughout the region instead of deploying with an Amphibious Ready Group, USNI News reported.

Littoral Combat Ship USS Billings (LCS-15) is also operating in the Caribbean Sea. Billings is based at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.

In the Baltic Sea

USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) participates in a swarm exercise with global autonomous reconnaissance crafts (GARC) from Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) 3 Division 32 during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026, in the Baltic Sea, June 13, 2026. US Navy photo

Command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) departed last Monday from Plymouth, England, and transited southbound Thursday under the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark, according to ship spotters.  

In the Mediterranean Sea

A MH-60R Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 79 (HSM-79) and embarked on the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer, USS Roosevelt (DDG-80), takes off from the flight deck of the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), during flight quarters in the Mediterranean Sea, May 31, 2026. US Navy photo

The independently deployed guided-missile destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea include:

  • 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), mans a line during rigid-hull inflatable boat operations, May 30, 2026. US Navy photo

There are two guided-missile destroyers operating in the Red Sea.

  • USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
  • USS Gonzalez (DDG-66), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

In the Arabian Sea

A sailor washes the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), June 10, 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

A sailor directs an F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), June 6, 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 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.

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.

The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is also operating in the Arabian Sea.

Carrier Strike Group 10

A sailor stows line aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) while sailing in the Arabian Sea, June 4, 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 stands watch in the combat information center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87) in the Arabian Sea, June 10, 2026. US Navy photo

USS Mason (DDG-87), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.

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.

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.

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.

In the Indian Ocean

Sailors lift the jack staff during a Sea and Anchor evolution onboard the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG-59) on June 3, 2026. US Navy photo

Three mine countermeasure ships have been operating in the Indian Ocean after operating in U.S. 5th Fleet.

  • USS Santa Barbara (LCS-32), homeported in Manama.
  • USS Canberra (LCS-30), homeported in Manama, Bahrain.
  • USS Tulsa (LCS-16), homeported in Manama.

These guided-missile warships are operating in the Indian Ocean.

  • USS Mustin (DDG-86), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
  • USS Princeton (CG-59), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
  • USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG-121), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

In the Eastern Pacific

Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) departed last Monday from San Diego, Calif., according to ship spotters.

Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) departed Wednesday and returned Thursday to San Diego, according to ship spotters.

Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) departed Wednesday and returned Saturday to San Diego, according to ship spotters.

In the Western Atlantic

Aviation Ordnancemen load an AIM-120 missile onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the ‘Kestrels’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, prior to an air power demonstration USS Nimitz (CVN-68), June 10, 2026. US Navy photo

Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and destroyer escort USS Gridley (DDG-101) are operating in the Atlantic in the vicinity of the Bahamas.

The carrier is in the region as part of the exercise Southern Seas 2026. Nimitz is circumnavigating South America en route to Virginia, where it will eventually be decommissioned. The Navy recently announced that it would extend the carrier’s service life by 10 months, keeping it active into 2027, USNI News reported.

Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) departed Wednesday from Norfolk, 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.