USS Abraham Lincoln conducts flight ops in U.S. 7th Fleet

An EA-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, taxis on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 31, 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 Shepard Fosdyke-Jackson)