Middle East – On March 2, 2026, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducted flight operations in support of Operation Epic Fury.

Aircraft launched from the carrier carried out missions designed to bolster U.S. operational objectives in the region.

Officials confirmed the carrier’s role is part of the broader Operation Epic Fury campaign, demonstrating the Navy’s capacity for sustained air operations and strategic projection of power.

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