USS Abraham Lincoln conducts replehishment-at-sea with USNS Cesar Chavez in South China Sea

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, right, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, and an MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, fly in the vicinity of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment-at-sea with dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) in the South China Sea, Jan. 7, 2026 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 Samuel Evarts)