--- title: "Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: June 22, 2026" date: "2026-06-22" modified: "2026-06-22" authors: - name: "Ian Ellis-Jones" job_title: "Head of Audience Development" link: "https://www.twz.com/authors/ian-ellis-jones" url: "https://www.twz.com/sea/where-are-the-aircraft-carriers-june-22-2026" categories: - "Carrier Tracker" - "Carriers" - "Sea" --- # Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: June 22, 2026 ![TWZ’s weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG)]() *IAN ELLIS-JONES/TWZ* Here’s *TWZ’s* weekly carrier tracker monitoring America’s flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), using publicly available open-source information. Check out last week’s report [here](). The United States lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) [announced on Friday](), following the execution of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in Versailles. While the blockade is over, the fate of the blockade forces - and future U.S. force posture in the region - remains unclear. The “plan is to keep the current force posture” during negotiations, a U.S. official [said]() on background, but “the agreement contemplates the reduction in military forces in the region upon the agreement of a final deal.” Major U.S. naval assets, including two aircraft carriers, [continue operating]() “in the general area to support freedom of navigation,” according to a press release from CENTCOM. “U.S. forces remain present and vigilant to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and effect.” USS *Abraham Lincoln*, now deployed for more than seven months, was conducting flight ops in the CENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR) as of June 21, and USS *George H.W. Bush* was [last spotted]() on June 20. https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/2068685158031470686?s=20 USS *Nimitz* arrived at Naval Station Mayport in Florida on June 16, marking the completion of her participation in [Southern Seas 2026](). “This year’s deployment marked the 11th iteration of the Southern Seas exercise since 2007, demonstrating the United States' enduring commitment to the Western Hemisphere. Southern Seas 2026 highlighted unprecedented diplomatic and military integration, recording the highest number of Latin American leadership visits in the exercise's history, with approximately 339 distinguished visitors embarking and 3,100 guests hosted during port visits.” *Nimitz* is on the final leg of a homeport shift to Naval Station Norfolk after the Navy announced a [service life extension into 2027](). https://twitter.com/WarshipCam/status/2067014747506008072?s=20 USS *Dwight D. Eisenhower* departed Norfolk on June 17 for Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRS-CQ) and is underway in the Virginia Capes Operating Area, according to publicly available [AIS data](). *Eisenhower* is not scheduled to deploy this year, and is preparing for a deployment in early 2027, *TWZ* has learned. https://twitter.com/WarshipCam/status/2067612602750939151?s=20 USS *Theodore Roosevelt* got underway on June 15 and is conducting exercises [off the west coast]() in the U.S. 3rd Fleet AOR. The drills are meant to “bolster strike group readiness and capability” and the crew was spotted participating in firefighting drills, barricade drills, and crash and salvage training on the flight deck. While the upcoming deployment date is unknown, *Roosevelt* is the next carrier slated to deploy. https://twitter.com/USPacificFleet/status/2069117230261080482?s=20 USS *Carl Vinson* is moored at Berth Lima at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego. Over the weekend, *Vinson* was the centerpiece of [NASCAR's “Race the Base”]() event at Naval Base Coronado. “The event marked a historic collaboration between the U.S. Navy and NASCAR while celebrating the service’s enduring connection to the American people. It provided attendees opportunities to engage directly with Sailors, explore Navy capabilities, and learn about the Navy’s role in defending the nation around the globe.” https://twitter.com/anduriltech/status/2068845770804212168?s=20 USS *George Washington* moored in Apra Harbor, Guam, from June 16-20, and then participated in a PHOTOEX to kick off exercise [Valiant Shield 2026](). *Washington* was pictured alongside cruiser USS *Robert Smalls*, destroyers USS *Shoup* and USS *Benfold*, fast-attack submarine USS *Minnesota*, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, including JS *Kaga*, JS *Fuyuzuki*, and JS *Jingei*. “Valiant Shield is a biennial, multilateral field training exercise conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces and partner nations in the Western Pacific focusing on joint, cross-combatant integration operating seamlessly across sea, air, land, and cyberspace.” https://twitter.com/USPacificFleet/status/2069114799871681018?s=20 *Note: Positions are general approximations.* *Non-deployed LHA/LHD amphibious warships are not shown.* Contact the author: *ian.ellis-jones@teamrecurrent.io* ## Author Ian is the Head of Audience Development at *TWZ*. He executes our full-spectrum social media strategy, is the master of ceremonies for the incredible comments section, and brings his interpretive graphics skills to our editorial team as an OSINT analyst and researcher. Ian [joined]() *TWZ* in early 2026 and maintains our weekly [carrier tracker]() and [newsletter](). ### Author social links [Twitter]() [Bluesky]()