USS Mitscher (DDG-57)

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: April 26, 2021

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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 April 26, 2021, 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.

Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:296Ships Underway

Deployed Ships UnderwayNon-deployed Ships UnderwayTotal Ships Underway
542983

Ships Deployed by Fleet

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https://news.usni.org/2021/04/26/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-april-26-2021

Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Could Extend Stay in Middle East to Cover Afghanistan Withdrawal

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Setogiri (DD 156), back, operates alongside aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Arabian Sea on April 19, 2021. US Navy Photo

The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group current stop in the Middle East could be extended to help cover the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan, two defense officials confirmed to USNI News on Thursday. 

As of Thursday, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), Carrier Air Wing 3 and IKE’s escorts were...

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/22/eisenhower-carrier-strike-group-could-extend-stay-in-middle-east-to-cover-afghanistan-withdrawal

Guided-Missile Cruiser USS Vella Gulf Back Underway After Almost 2 Months of Repairs

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) sails alongside the supply ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE-8) during a replenishment-at-sea on April 28, 2020. US Navy Photo

A guided-missile cruiser that has been sidelined since February for emergency repairs is back underway for a shakedown cruise, the Navy confirmed to USNI News on Wednesday.

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) departed Naval Station Norfolk, Va., this afternoon as part of a shakedown cruise to test repairs to tanks and the main reduction gear lube oil system.

“Vella...

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/21/guided-missile-cruiser-uss-vella-gulf-back-underway-after-almost-2-months-of-repairs

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: April 19, 2021

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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 April 19, 2021, 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.

Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:297Ships Underway

Deployed Ships UnderwayNon-deployed Ships UnderwayTotal Ships Underway
601272

Ships Deployed by Fleet

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More Mechanical Issues Found on Cruiser USS Vella Gulf, Repair Timeline Extended

USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) on July 22, 2020. US Navy Photo

A new set of mechanical issues are extending repairs on an almost 30-year-old guided-missile cruiser that has been sidelined since February, USNI News learned on Monday.

The crew of USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) discovered significant debris in the lube oil system of the cruiser’s main reduction gear, an issue that will require more time at the pier and likely see the cruiser...

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/12/more-mechanical-issues-found-on-cruiser-uss-vella-gulf-repair-timeline-extended

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: April 12, 2021

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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 April 12, 2021, 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.

Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:297Ships Underway

Deployed Ships UnderwayNon-deployed Ships UnderwayTotal Ships Underway
531770

Ships Deployed by Fleet

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https://news.usni.org/2021/04/12/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-april-12-2021

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: April 5, 2021

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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 April 5, 2021, 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.

Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:297Ships Underway

Deployed Ships UnderwayNon-deployed Ships UnderwayTotal Ships Underway
601272

Ships Deployed by Fleet

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Eisenhower Strike Group Entering the Middle East After Suez Canal Transit

Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group transits the Strait of Gibraltar behind the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG-57) on March 8, 2021. US Navy Photo

The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is headed to the Middle East via a Suez Canal transit after operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, USNI News confirmed on Friday.

According to ship spotters, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) had approached the Port Said entrance to the canal on Friday morning local time. A...

https://news.usni.org/2021/04/02/eisenhower-strike-group-entering-the-middle-east-after-suez-canal-transit

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Launching Anti-ISIS Missions from Mediterranean, French Carrier Takes Helm of CTF 50

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) sails behind the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), March 3, 2021. US Navy photo.

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is launching air missions as part of the international coalition’s anti-ISIS effort, the Navy announced on Wednesday.

The service in a news release said Carrier Air Wing 3, which is operating from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Mediterranean Sea, launched...

https://news.usni.org/2021/03/31/uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-launching-anti-isis-missions-from-mediterranean-french-carrier-takes-helm-of-ctf-50

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: March 29, 2021

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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 March 29, 2021, 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.

Total U.S. Navy Battle Force:297Ships Underway

Deployed Ships UnderwayNon-deployed Ships UnderwayTotal Ships Underway
572077

Ships Deployed by Fleet

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