The U.S. Naval Institute published a report on the distribution of American warships deployed in various regions around the world as of June 17, 2024. The institute stated, "It relates to the approximate locations of carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups of the U.S. Navy, spread throughout the globe." It clarified that the total number of deployed warships stands at 113.
**Where Are They Deployed Around the World?**
- **Japan:** The USS America (LHA-6) arrived in Sasebo on Thursday, according to ship observers.
- **Philippine Sea:** The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) are operating in the Philippine Sea as part of the "Brave Shield" exercise, along with USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19).
- **Mediterranean Sea:** The U.S. has sent several ships to the Mediterranean, including MV Roy P. Benavidez, USNS 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez (T-AK-3010), USNS GySgt. Fred. W. Stockham (T-AK-3008), USAV General Frank S. Benson (LSV-1), and USAV Monterrey (LCU-2030).
- **Red Sea:** The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG-107) are operating in the Red Sea. U.S. ships continue patrolling the Red Sea as part of "Operation Sentinel," a multinational effort led by the U.S. to protect vessels moving through the region.
- **Gulf of Aden:** The USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) is present in the Gulf of Aden.
- **Western Atlantic:** The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) was reported to be heading toward the western Atlantic on Monday.
- **Eastern Pacific:** In the Eastern Pacific, the USS George Washington (CVN-73) is operating with the Chilean Navy.
- **Baltic Sea:** The USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) is docked in Denmark. Other American ships scheduled to arrive there include the USS New York (LPD-21) and USS Wasp (LHD-1).
