Deployment Began: Tue May 05, 2026
Days Deployed: 68 days
Current Location: Hawaii / RIMPAC operating area
Previous Location: Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego (departed June 15, 2026)
Mission: Nimitz-class aircraft carrier leading the U.S. contingent at RIMPAC with embarked Carrier Air Wing 9, supporting multinational maritime training, integration, and high-end exercise operations around Hawaii.
Sources: USNI News Western Pacific Pulse, June 26, 2026; Australian Department of Defence, Australia arrives for Exercise RIMPAC 26, June 24, 2026; USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker, June 22, 2026
Last Updated: Mon Jun 29, 2026 06:55 UTC
Note: The current location information above is an estimate from public reports and open-source intelligence. Exact positions are classified for operational security (OPSEC). The
tracker map below displays the last publicly transmitted
AIS data from this ship. Military ships typically transmit AIS data for maritime safety when operating near civilian traffic when not in an active theater.