The New York Times reports that in the coming days in the Middle East, in CENTCOM's area of responsibility, the AUG led by the nuclear aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) will approach. News of the redeployment of the AUG appeared at the end of October, at the same time it was reported that the 13th ILC mission group was sent to the Middle East. CVN-71's arrival means that three US Navy strike groups will be stationed in the area: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), USS George Washington (CVN-73) and USS George H. whistle.