I’ll bet our SSNs, SSGNs, and SSBNs were on station. In truth, carriers are quickly becoming very expensive targets. The Ford doesn’t work, nor do the DDG-1000 or LCS. Foreign navies with SSKs and long-range supersonic missiles have greatly reduced the survivability of our fleet.
Aircraft carries are a vital part of the US Navy and will never become obsolete. Why? Unless you can come up with a better way to maintain air superiority over huge swaths of ocean then the CVBG is here to stay.
Tridents are always on patrol along with attack subs. I sleep better knowing those guys are always there.