USS Abraham Lincoln departs Guam

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Nathaniel Ousley, right, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Heather Hubbard stand watch on the catwalk of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship departs Guam, Dec. 12, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Hannah Tross)