USS Abraham Lincoln conducts routine ops in Philippine Sea

U.S. Navy Seaman Evan Kleinsmith observes an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, while standing watch on the fantail aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 20, 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 3rd Mario Castro Gamez)