USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Flight Operations in the Arabian Sea @mil3010

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is currently deployed and operating in the Arabian Sea, serving as the centerpiece of U.S. naval presence and deterrence efforts in the Middle East.

Operating under the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the carrier strike group has been a critical asset in monitoring regional maritime chokepoints—such as the nearby Strait of Hormuz—and ensuring security for commercial shipping lanes amid ongoing regional tensions.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Flight Operations in the Arabian Sea

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