USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Jan. 9, 2023

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed provider strike teams and amphibious prepared teams all through the world as of Jan. 9, 2023, based mostly on Navy and public knowledge. In circumstances the place a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart displays the placement of the capital ship.

Ships Underway

Ships Deployed by Fleet

In Japan

An MH-60S Knight Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 25, Det. 6, lands on the forward-deployed amphibious assault provider USS America (LHA-6) on Jan. 6, 2023. US Navy Picture

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is in port in Yokosuka, Japan. USS America (LHA-6) is in its homeport in Sasebo, Japan.

Within the Philippine Sea

Sailor directs plane on the flight deck of the plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Jan. 7, 2023. US Navy Picture

The Nimitz Provider Strike Group (CSG) chopped into U.S. seventh Fleet on Dec. 16 and is working within the Philippine Sea, northeast of Luzon. The CSG deployed from the West Coast on Dec. 3.

Provider Strike Group 11

Plane fly over the plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68). Nimitz is in seventh Fleet conducting routine operations on Jan. 9, 2023. US Navy Picture

Plane provider

USS Nimitz (CVN-68), homeported in Bremerton, Wash.

Provider Air Wing 17

An F/A-18E Tremendous Hornet from the ‘Blue Diamonds’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 approaches for an arrested touchdown aboard the plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Jan. 6, 2023. US Navy Picture

Provider Air Wing (CVW) 17, based mostly at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., is embarked aboard Nimitz and features a whole of 9 squadrons and detachments:

• The “Preventing Redcocks” of VFA-22 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) flying F/A-18Fs from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
• The “Mighty Shrikes” of VFA-94 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
• The “Kestrels” of VFA-137 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
• The “Blue Diamonds” of VFA 146 – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
• The “Cougars” of VAQ-139 – EA-18G – Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
• The “Solar Kings” of VAW-116 – E-2D – Provider Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Level Mugu, Calif.
• The “Suppliers” of VRC-30 – C-2A – Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) – from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif.
• The “Indians” of HSC-6 – MH-60S – Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station North Island.
• The “Battle Cats” of HSM-73 – MH-60R – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station North Island.

Cruiser

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Antonio Moreno, from Ewa Seaside, Hawaii, sprays a hatch throughout a freshwater wash down aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) on Jan. 3, 2023. US Navy Picture

USS Bunker Hill (CG-52), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.

Destroyer Squadron

Lt. j.g. Alec Pagach stands watch as Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93) on Jan. 5, 2023, within the Taiwan Strait. US Navy Picture

Destroyer Squadron 9 is predicated in Everett, Wash., and is launched into Nimitz.

• USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
• USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93), homeported at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.
• USS Decatur (DDG-73), homeported at Naval Station San Diego, Calif.
• USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60), homeported at Naval Station San Diego.

In Singapore

Info System Technician 2nd Class James Harrison, left, identifies a ship that the Ship’s Nautical or In any other case Photographic Interpretation and Examination (SNOOPIE) Workforce photographed to Capt. Daniel Keeler, commanding officer of amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD-23) whereas transiting the Singapore Strait, Jan. 9, 2023. US Navy Picture

The Makin Island Amphibious Prepared Group (ARG) and the thirteenth Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are on the Changi Naval Base in Singapore. Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8), the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Prepared Group, left Naval Base San Diego on Nov. 9 for a deployment to the Indo-Pacific.

The ARG consists of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26) and USS Anchorage (LPD-23). In the course of the deployment to the Western Pacific, the ARG has labored with different U.S. property together with, Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) 21, P-8A Poseidon plane and personnel from U.S. seventh Fleet and CTF 72, 73, 75, 76/3, Destroyer Squadron 7, and Amphibious Squadron 7. Job Pressure 76/3 not too long ago shaped because of merging the staffs of the Navy’s TF 76 and the third Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Pressure.

A Marine assigned to a Surveillance and Goal Acquisition (STA) platoon embarked aboard amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD-23) watches over Marines engaged in a Go to, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) coaching train aboard Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary cellular base USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) on Jan. 7, 2023. US Navy Picture

The MEU consists of the aviation fight ingredient with the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Assault Squadron (VMFA) 122 flying F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters and the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 (Bolstered) flying MV-22B Ospreys; the logistics fight ingredient made up of Fight Logistics Battalion 13; and the bottom fight ingredient with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines.

Within the Adriatic Sea

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), together with the embarked workers of Provider Strike Group (CSG) 10, departs Marseille, France, following a scheduled port go to on Jan. 3, 2023. US Navy Picture

The George H.W. Bush Provider Strike Group (CSG) is working within the Adriatic Sea.

Provider Strike Group 10

Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Kevin Mitchell, assigned to the Nimitz-class plane provider USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), performs upkeep on a stick grip on Jan. 4, 2023. US Navy Picture

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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), homeported in Norfolk, Va.

Provider Air Wing 7

An E/A-18G Growler connected to Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) 140, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class plane provider USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) on Jan. 5, 2023. US Navy Picture

Provider Air Wing (CVW) 7, based mostly on Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., is launched into Bush and consists of:

• The “Pukin’ Canines” of VFA-143 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) flying F/A-18Es from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va.
• The “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103 – F/A-18F – from Naval Air Station Oceana.
• The “Sidewinders” of VFA-86 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.
• The “Knighthawks” of VFA-136 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
• The “Patriots” of VAQ-140 – EA-18G – Digital Assault Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
• The “Bluetails” of VAW-121 – E-2D – Provider Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va.
• The “Rawhides” of VRC-40 – Detachment – C-2A – Fleet Logistics Assist Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
• The “Nightdippers” of HSC-5 – MH-60S – Helicopter Sea Fight Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.
• The “Grandmasters” of HSM-46 – MH-60R – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.

Cruiser

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG-94) have interaction a simulated hearth throughout a normal quarters drill, Jan. 6, 2023. US Navy Picture

USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

Destroyer Squadron

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG-94) pulls alongside the quick fight help ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) throughout a replenishment-at-sea, Jan. 6, 2023. US Navy Picture

Destroyer Squadron 26 is predicated in Norfolk and is launched into the provider. The next ships deployed with the strike group.

• USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla.
• USS Truxtun (DDG-103), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.
• USS Farragut (DDG-99), homeported at Naval Station Mayport.
• USS Nitze (DDG-94), homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

Along with these main formations, not proven are others serving in submarines, particular person floor ships, plane squadrons, SEALs, Particular Function Marine Air-Floor Job Forces, Seabees, Coast Guard cutters, EOD Cell Units and extra serving all through the globe.

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