Carrier USS George H.W. Bush Joins Truman Strike Group in Mediterranean

Aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) transits the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 4, 2022. US Navy Photo

For the first time in recent memory, two U.S. carrier strike groups are now in the Mediterranean Sea as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its seventh month, USNI News has learned.

On Thursday morning, carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) and guided missile destroyers USS Farragut (DDG-99) and USS Truxtun (DDG-103) passed through the...

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/25/carrier-uss-george-h-w-bush-joins-truman-strike-group-in-mediterranean

Sister Ship of Sunken Russian Cruiser Moskva Departs Mediterranean, U.S. Destroyers Follow Behind

RTS Marshal Ustinov (055) departing the Mediterranean Sea on Aug. 24, 2022. Photo by Michael J. Sanchez used with permission.

The sister ship of the Russian guided-missile cruiser sunk by the Ukrainian Navy has left its position in the Mediterranean Sea after six months, USNI News has learned.

RTS Marshal Ustinov (055), sister ship to the former RTS Moskva (121), passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on Thursday after operating in the Mediterranean Sea since early February, according to ship...

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/24/sister-ship-of-sunken-russian-cruiser-moskva-departs-mediterranean-u-s-destroyers-follow-behind

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Aug. 22, 2022

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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 Aug. 22, 2022, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.

Ships Underway

Total Battle Force DeployedUnderway
300
(USS 242, USNS 58)
112
(USS 75, USNS 37)
 74
(52 Deployed, 22 Local)

Ships Deployed by Fleet

2nd Fleet3rd...

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Aug. 15, 2022

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. 15, 2022, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.

Ships Underway

Total Battle Force DeployedUnderway
300
(USS 242, USNS 58)
111
(USS 75, USNS 36)
 94
(73 Deployed, 21 Local)

Ships Deployed by Fleet

2nd Fleet3rd...

George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Deploys, Set to Relieve Harry S. Truman Strike Group in Europe

Sailor kisses loved one at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., as USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) departs on Aug. 10, 2022. US Navy Photo

The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group left Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Wednesday afternoon and likely headed to Europe as part of the ongoing presence operations as the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches its six-month.

The strike group consists of aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) and destroyers USS Delbert D. Black (D...

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/10/george-h-w-bush-carrier-strike-group-deploys-set-to-relieve-harry-s-truman-strike-group-in-europe

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Aug. 8, 2022

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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 Aug. 8, 2022, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.

Ships Underway

Total Battle Force DeployedUnderway
300
(USS 242, USNS 58)
114
(USS 77, USNS 37)
 81
(65 Deployed, 16 Local)

Ships Deployed by Fleet

2nd Fleet3rd Fleet

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/08/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-aug-8-2022

USS Bulkeley Leaves for Homeport Shift to Rota; USS Delbert D. Black Leaves for Maiden Deployment

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) departs Naval Station Norfolk August 4, 2022, commencing the ship’s scheduled homeport shift to Rota, Spain, as part of the U.S. Navy’s long-range plan to gradually rotate the Rota-based destroyers. US Navy Photo

USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) left Norfolk, Va., for its new home in Rota, Spain, on Thursday evening, according to a tweet from a ship spotter.

Bulkeley will be part of the Forward Deployed Naval Force-Europe ships in Rota...

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/05/uss-bulkely-leaves-for-homeport-shift-to-rota-uss-delbert-d-black-leaves-for-maiden-deployment

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Aug. 1, 2022

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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 Aug. 1, 2022, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.

Ships Underway

Total Battle Force DeployedUnderway
300
(USS 242, USNS 58)
111
(USS 73, USNS 38)
 88
(69 Deployed, 19 Local)

Ships Deployed by Fleet

2nd Fleet3rd Fleet

https://news.usni.org/2022/08/01/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-aug-1-2022

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: July 25, 2022

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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 July 25, 2022, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.

Ships Underway

Total Battle Force DeployedUnderway
298
(USS 241, USNS 57)
111
(USS 73, USNS 38)
 82
(56 Deployed, 26 Local)

Ships Deployed by Fleet

2nd Fleet3rd...