The John C. Stennis Battle Group is a warfighting force of seven surface ships, two submarines and eight squadrons equipped and trained to work as a forward deployed force providing a deterent against aggression and protection of vital U.S. interests anywhere in the world.
At the center of the battle group is the John C. Stennis (CVN 74). A Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, Stennis is the flagship for the JCS Battle Group commander, Commander, Carrier Group Seven and the embarked airwing, Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9). On deployment, JCS is also home to Commander, Destroyer Squadron Twenty One(DESRON 21). CCG-7 controls the entire battle group's activity through CVW-9 and DESRON 21.
Squadrons of CVW-9
Fighter Squadron 211 (VF-211) Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA-314) Fighter Attack Squadron 146 (VFA-146) Fighter Attack Squadron 147 (VFA-147) Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQ-138) Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 112 (VAW-112) Sea Control Squadron 33 (VS-33) Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 8 (HS 8) Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 Detachment 4 (VRC 30)Ships of DESRON 21
- Lake Champlain (CG 57)
- Port Royal (CG 73)
- Decatur (DDG 73)
- Elliot (DD 967)
- Jarrett (FFG 33)
- Bridge (AOE 10)
- Salt Lake City (SSN 716)
- Jefferson City (SSN 759)