The ARG includes USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), USS Arlington (LPD-24) and USS Gunston Hall (LSD-44). The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway in the Baltic Sea. Marine Corps combat engineers with Logistics Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Finnish combat engineers with Nyland Brigade, observe a Bangalore Torpedo detonate during demolition training in Syndalen, Finland on Aug.

The “Proud Warriors” of HSM-72 – MH-60R – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.

The “Dragon Slayers” of HSC-11 – MH-60S – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.

The “Rawhides” of VRC-40 – Detachment – C-2A – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk.

The “Seahawks” of VAW-126 – E-2D – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va.

The “Rooks” of VAQ-137 – EA-18G – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.

The “Sunliners” of VFA-81 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.

The “Blue Blasters” of VFA-34 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.

The “Fighting Checkmates” of VFA-211 – F/A-18E – from Naval Air Station Oceana.

The “Red Rippers” of VFA-11 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) flying F/A-18Fs from Naval Air Station Oceana.

Truman and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments: US Navy PhotoĬarrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., is embarked aboard Harry S.

Truman (CVN-75) transits through the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. Carrier Strike Group 8Īn E/A-18G Super Hornet, attached to the ‘Rooks’ of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, sits aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. German-navy Berlin class replenishment ship FGS Bonn (A1413), Spanish navy F100-class air defense Frigate ESPS Almirante Juan De Borbón (F-102), French navy Aquitaine-class frigate FS Provence (D-652) and Hellenic navy Ellie-class Frigate HS Kountouriotis (F-462). Other ships of SNMG2 to include Italian navy Bergamini FREMM-class Guided Missile Frigate ITS Martinengo (F 596), Italian navy Logistic Support Ship LSS Vulcano (A 5335), Turkish navy Barbaros-class Frigate TCG Kemalreis (F-247). The United States will be in command of SNMG2 through June 2023. Scott Sciretta, who assumed command on July 1 and is embarked on board the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) as SNMG2’s flagship. Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG 2) is operating in the Mediterranean Sea.

Bush Carrier Strike Group is expected to relieve the Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) has been operating in the Mediterranean Sea since Austin ordered the strike group to remain on station in December as Russia massed forces along the Ukrainian border. Truman CSG, its escorts and Carrier Air Wing 1 as a hedge against Russian aggression in Europe. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has extended the deployment of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway in the Ionian Sea. The “Saberhawks” of HSM-77 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Facility Atsugi.Ī sailor walks on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S.The “Golden Falcons” of HSC-12 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan.The “Providers” of VRC-30 – Detachment 5 – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from MCAS Iwakuni.The “Tiger Tails” of VAW-125 – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from MCAS Iwakuni.The “Shadowhawks” of VAQ-141 – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from MCAS Iwakuni.The “Dambusters” of VFA-195 from MCAS Iwakuni.The “Eagles” of VFA-115 from MCAS Iwakuni.The “Diamondbacks” of VFA-102 from MCAS Iwakuni.The “Royal Maces” of VFA-27 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) – from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.US Navy PhotoĬarrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, is embarked aboard Ronald Reagan and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments: The sun rises over the flight deck USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) in the Philippine Sea on Aug.

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