| Deploying nation |  United States |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area | Middle East (U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas) |
| Region | Middle East |
| Military branch | 🚢 Naval forces |
| Record type | Troop or force movement |
| Operation or mission | |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | 1 destroyer Official announcement |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Start or report date | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Last verified | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Confidence | High: official or multiple independent sources |
Background
Destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74)Per a U.S. Navy release on DVIDS, McFaul left Norfolk Nov. 25, 2025, and supported Operation Epic Fury alongside the Lincoln, Bush and George Washington carrier strike groups during an 11-month deployment. Route: U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas → Naval Station Norfolk, Va.. Status: Returned from deployment.
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-10-23.
Sources
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