USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Dec. 14, 2020
December 14, 2020 12:30 PM
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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 Dec. 14, 2020, 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:
296
In Japan
Capt. Luke Frost departs the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6) after a change of command ceremony. Capt. Kenneth Ward relieved Frost as the ship’s commanding officer on Dec. 11, 2020. US Navy Photo
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Home » Budget Industry » Makin Island ARG, 15th MEU Operating in the Indian Ocean, Likely Headed to the Middle East
Makin Island ARG, 15th MEU Operating in the Indian Ocean, Likely Headed to the Middle East
December 14, 2020 6:18 PM
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Tenney, an aerial observer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushions 39 and 79 assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 return to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD-25) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore on Dec. 11, 2020. US Marine Corps Photo
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are now operating in the Indian Ocean after spending some time in the South China Sea, USNI News has learned.