USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Dec. 19, 2022

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 Dec. 19, 2022, primarily based on Navy and public information. In circumstances the place a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart displays the situation of the capital ship.

Ships Underway

Ships Deployed by Fleet

In Japan

Sailors depart USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), after returning to Commander, Fleet Actions Yokosuka, Japan, following its deployment to the western Pacific ocean, Dec. 16, 2022. US Navy Photograph

USS Ronald Reagan accomplished its second patrol for 2022 on Thursday when it pulled into Yokosuka, Japan. Provider Air Wing 5 plane have returned to their residence fields in Iwakuni and Atsugi, reported USNI News.

USS America (LHA-6) stays in its homeport in Sasebo, Japan.

Within the Western Pacific

An F/A-18F Tremendous Hornet from the ‘Preventing Redcocks’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches off the flight deck of the plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Dec. 17, 2022. US Navy Photograph

The Nimitz Provider Strike Group (CSG) chopped into U.S. seventh Fleet on Dec. 16 and is now working within the Western Pacific. The CSG deployed from the West Coast on Dec. 3.

Provider Strike Group 11

Navy plane fly in formation over the plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Dec. 17, 2022. US Navy Photograph

Plane provider

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

Provider Air Wing 17

Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Yadriel Delacruz Perez, from Puerto Rico, attaches a bomb hoist cable to an MG1A2 gun within the hangar bay aboard the plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on Dec. 18, 2022. US Navy Photograph

Provider Air Wing (CVW) 17, primarily based 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

Ensign Baker Mcfall, from Newport News, Va., stands watch on the bridge of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) on Dec. 15, 2022. US Navy Photograph

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

Destroyer Squadron

USS Decatur (DDG-73) steams alongside the plane provider USS Nimitz (CVN-68) throughout a refueling-at-sea on Dec. 19, 2022. US Navy Photograph

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.
• USS Shoup (DDG-86) homeported at Naval Station San Diego.

Within the Java Sea

Capt. Daniel Keeler, commanding officer of amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD-23), left, meets with Kolonel Sumarji Bimo Aji of the Indonesian Nationwide Navy—Navy (TNI-AL), throughout a welcome ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Coaching (CARAT)/Marine Train (MAREX) Indonesia 2022, Dec. 12, 2022. US Navy Photograph

The Makin Island Amphibious Prepared Group (ARG) and the thirteenth Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are collaborating within the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Coaching Indonesia 2022 with the Indonesian Navy and Marine Corps with USS Anchorage (LPD-23).

The train began on Dec. 7. 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 area.

Lt. Cmdr. Simone Mims, plans and ways officer, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) critiques the amphibious assault with Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) throughout Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Coaching (CARAT)/Marine Train (MAREX) Indonesia 2022 in Pangkoarmada II Fleet Navy Base, Indonesia, Dec. 13, 2022. US Navy Photograph

The ARG contains Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26) and Anchorage. Further U.S. property embody 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 Drive 76/3 not too long ago shaped because of merging the staffs on Navy’s TF 76 and the third Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Drive.

The MEU contains the aviation fight aspect 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 aspect made up of Fight Logistics Battalion 13; and the bottom fight aspect with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines.

Within the Adriatic Sea

Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class plane provider USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) and embarked members of Provider Strike Group (CSG) 10 carry out a international object particles walk-down, Dec. 17, 2022. US Navy Photograph

The George H.W. Bush Provider Strike Group is within the Adriatic Sea. Guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119) has been working in U.S. fifth Fleet. Final week, Italian civilian and navy management embarked plane provider USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) with Vice Adm. Tom Ishee, the commander of U.S. sixth Fleet and the deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe – Naval Forces Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF). Based on the Navy, ITS Andrea Doria (D-553) is presently working throughout the George H.W. Bush Provider Strike Group and is executing warfare commander duties as assigned.

Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2) is working within the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott Sciretta, who assumed command of the group on July 1, is embarked aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) as SNMG 2’s flagship.

Provider Strike Group 10

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) sails alongside the Italian Navy Andrea Doria-class air protection destroyer ITS Andrea Doria (D 553) whereas an F/A-18 Tremendous Hornet plane, assigned to Provider Air Wing (CVW) 7, takes off throughout mixed operations within the Adriatic Sea, Dec. 15, 2022. US Navy Photograph

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

Provider Air Wing 7

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) approaches the Provide-class quick fight assist ship USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) throughout a replenishment-at-sea, Dec. 11, 2022. US Navy Photograph

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

• 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 Help 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 Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) man the rails because the ship departs Koper, Slovenia, following a scheduled port go to, Dec. 6, 2022. US Navy Photograph

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

Destroyer Squadron

Guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119) operates within the Persian Gulf, Dec. 14, 2022. US Navy Photograph

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.

Within the Jap Pacific

An F/A-18E, assigned to the ‘Preventing Eagles’ Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, makes an arrested touchdown on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class plane provider USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) on Dec. 14, 2022. US Navy Photograph

Plane provider USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is underway off Southern California supporting naval aviator provider {qualifications} for Fleet Alternative Squadrons. 

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

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