In this file photo, amphibious assault vehicles prepare to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 (DB-15). DB-15, being conducted from Aug. 31- Sept. 9, 2015 by Expeditionary.
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