Where in the world are the carriers

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Where in the world are the carriers

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A snapshot of the current location of the US Navy's carrier ad amphibious groups

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Carrier Strike Groups

The USS Enterprise is under way in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower began a six-month Planned Incremental Availability maintenance period, it is expected to re-enter the fleet in April 2011.
The USS Harry S. Truman CSG with CVW 3 embarked is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR).
The USS George H.W. Bush is under way in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a Tailored Ship’s Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem.
The USS Abraham Lincoln CSG with CVW 2 embarked is on a scheduled deployment in the 5th Fleet AOR conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. The arrival of the Lincoln to the 5th Fleet AOR during the week of Oct. 10 added a second carrier to provide surge support for coalition forces in Afghanistan, support for the drawdown of forces in Iraq, and support existing maritime security operations.
The USS George Washington CSG with CVW 5 embarked is under way helping to ensure security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean.
France’s Charles de Gaulle (R91) aircraft carrier was scheduled to deploy to the Indian Ocean on Oct. 15 to support NATO operations in Afghanistan and fight piracy. However, this deployment has been delayed several weeks to make repairs to a security valve on the aft propulsion circuit.

Amphibious Ready Groups/Marine Expeditionary Units

The USS Peleliu ARG with the 15th MEU embarked is under way supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation operations in the 5th Fleet AOR. The Peleliu (LHA 5) is lending support to humanitarian operations in Pakistan. The USS Dubuque (LPD 8) and USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) are in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force 151, the multinational task force conducting counterpiracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia.
The USS Essex ARG with the 31st MEU embarked is on a port visit to Subic Bay, Philippines, where it is participating in an amphibious landing exercise.
The USS Kearsarge ARG with the 26th MEU embarked is supporting U.S. flood relief efforts in Pakistan. After its humanitarian mission to Pakistan is complete, the Kearsarge ARG will continue with its original mission in the 5th and 6th fleet AORs in support of maritime security operations.
The USS Boxer is under way in the Pacific Ocean conducting flight operations and work-ups in preparation for a deployment early next year.
The USS Bataan is under way conducting operations in the Atlantic Ocean.
The USS Iwo Jima is on a port visit to Georgetown, Guyana, as part of Continuing Promise 2010, an annual humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) mission.
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