NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241105-N-AB116-3056 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 5, 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). (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241105-N-AB116-3039 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 5, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, as it prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring names on the aircraft) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, Calif.

241010-N-AB116-3295 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 10, 2024) A U.S. Navy officer directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, as it launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

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