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Images from USS Abraham Lincoln carrier life during deployment

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Images from USS Abraham Lincoln carrier life during deployment

Aug. 13, 2026, 6:07 p.m. ET
An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), May 10, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. The carrier has been in the Middle East since January, supporting the U.S. war with Iran.

An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), May 10, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. The carrier has been in the Middle East since January, supporting the U.S. war with Iran.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

A sailor, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, conducts maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 9, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

A sailor, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, conducts maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 9, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet

A sailor conducts inventory of ammunition in the armory of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 7, 2026.

A sailor conducts inventory of ammunition in the armory of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 7, 2026.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet

A sailor directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet,ÊassignedÊto Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, on theÊflight deck ofÊNimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),ÊAug. 5, 2026.Ê

A sailor directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet,ÊassignedÊto Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, on theÊflight deck ofÊNimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),ÊAug. 5, 2026.Ê

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet

A sailor examines a fuel sample in a pump room aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 2, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

A sailor examines a fuel sample in a pump room aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 2, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),ÊJuly 31, 2026.Ê

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),ÊJuly 31, 2026.Ê

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

Sailors conduct maintenance on a Close-In-Weapons System (CIWS) aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),ÊJuly 31, 2026.Ê

Sailors conduct maintenance on a Close-In-Weapons System (CIWS) aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),ÊJuly 31, 2026.Ê

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 29, 2026.

An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 29, 2026.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet

Sailors prepare for an in-flight simulation on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 29, 2026.

Sailors prepare for an in-flight simulation on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 29, 2026.

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet

A sailor makes meatballs aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 17, 2026.

A sailor makes meatballs aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 17, 2026.

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

Sailors stand watch on the bridge of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 15, 2026.

Sailors stand watch on the bridge of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 15, 2026.

Anthony Gianatasio, U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

A sailor stands watch on the bridge of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 15, 2026.

A sailor stands watch on the bridge of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 15, 2026.

Anthony Gianatasio, U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

A sailor is piped aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), May 28, 2026.

A sailor is piped aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), May 28, 2026.

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

Sailors, ÒgrapesÓ, carry a fuel hose on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), May 24, 2026.

Sailors, ÒgrapesÓ, carry a fuel hose on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), May 24, 2026.

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

A sailor prepares food in the galley aboardÊNimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),ÊMay 19, 2026.Ê

A sailor prepares food in the galley aboardÊNimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),ÊMay 19, 2026.Ê

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

A sailor directs a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, as it prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) May 15, 2026.

A sailor directs a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, as it prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) May 15, 2026.

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

A sailor receives lunch aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), April 17, 2026.

A sailor receives lunch aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), April 17, 2026.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury, April 1, 2026.

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury, April 1, 2026.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

A sailor taxis an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury, March. 28, 2026.

A sailor taxis an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury, March. 28, 2026.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

A sailor transports supplies in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea with Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE-14) July 4, 2026.

A sailor transports supplies in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea with Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE-14) July 4, 2026.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet

Sailors sort mail in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea with Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE-14) July 4, 2026.

Sailors sort mail in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea with Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE-14) July 4, 2026.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet

Sailors participate in a religious service aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), July 26, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

Sailors participate in a religious service aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), July 26, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

NAVCENT Public Affairs, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet

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