NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

240824-N-AB116-3190 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Aug. 24, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Aug. 24. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

240902-N-NO999-4043 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 2, 2024) U.S. Navy Sailors conduct flight operations with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77). (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

240930-N-AB116-8032 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 30, 2024) Capt. Pete Riebe, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), and Sailors participate in a search and rescue exercise. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

240930-N-AB116-8602 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 30, 2024) Two Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) are hoisted into an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, during a search and rescue exercise. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

240922-N-AB116-8690 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 22, 2024) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails in the Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241018-N-AB116-9502 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 18, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, conducts aerial refueling with four Italian F-35B Lightning II, attached to ITS Cavour Carrier Strike Group. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241018-N-AB116-9501 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 18, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, conducts aerial refueling with four Italian F-35B Lightning II, attached to ITS Cavour Carrier Strike Group. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241018-N-AB116-9500 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 18, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, conducts aerial refueling with four Italian F-35B Lightning II, attached to ITS Cavour Carrier Strike Group. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

U.S. 5TH FLEET

An EA-18G Growler attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo) Share

U.S. 5TH FLEET

An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sep. 20, 2024) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Orlando Delacruz trains Sailors in tactical team movements during the Security Reaction Force team member course aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zac Shea) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

241208-N-FG645-1255 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2024) Sailors conduct a download of a RIM-116 rolling airframe missile (RAM) aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship carrier of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sheryssa Dodard) Share