The Nimitz‑class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) carried out night flight operations on March 14, 2026, as part of Operation Epic Fury, continuing a sustained air campaign in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Pilots aboard the carrier executed aircraft launches and recoveries after dark, maintaining the tempo of sorties supporting ongoing missions in the Middle East. These night operations enabled extended reach for carrier‑based aircraft that are deployed as part of the broader offensive.

Over the course of the operation, the Abraham Lincoln has been central to sustained flight activity, with other day and night flight operations conducted from its deck during Epic Fury. Carrier Air Wing aircraft have flown missions that project naval air power deep into contested regions and support maritime security and stability.

The ship’s role in night flying builds on previous sorties from its deck, which have included launches of strike fighters and other aircraft in support of coordinated operations tied to the campaign.

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