http://www.stratfor.com/node/178626/analysis/20101222-us-naval-update-map-dec-22-2010Carrier Strike GroupsThe USS Harry S. Truman CSG with CVW 3 embarked returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a seven-month deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility (AORs).
The USS Nimitz has moved to its dry dock at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility to begin its Docking Planned Incremental Availability.
The USS Carl Vinson with CVW 17 embarked is under way for a three-week composite training unit exercise followed by a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.
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 USS John C. Stennis recently completed sea trials during the final phase of its six-month planned incremental availability in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.
Amphibious Ready Groups/Marine Expeditionary UnitsThe USS Peleliu ARG with the 15th MEU embarked returned to its home port after a seven-month deployment to the 7th and 5th fleet AORs to conduct humanitarian relief in Pakistan and counterpiracy operations off the Horn of Africa.
The USS Kearsarge ARG with the 26th MEU embarked is on a port visit to Salalah, Oman.
The USS Boxer with the 13th MEU embarked completed its certification exercise off the coast of Southern California.
