USS Abraham Lincoln conducts routine ops in Indian Ocean

U.S. Sailors prepare to tow an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 26, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet conduct continuous patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Evarts)