Middle East – F/A‑18F Super Hornet fighter jets attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 roared off the flight deck of the Nimitz‑class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on March 14, 2026, as part of Operation Epic Fury.

The twin‑seat Super Hornets launched under bright skies from the carrier’s deck, extending the reach of U.S. naval airpower during the sustained operation.

Operation Epic Fury is the ongoing military campaign directed by U.S. Central Command, involving coordinated strikes across the region as part of a broader offensive.

The Abraham Lincoln has been a key platform in generating sorties for the campaign, with its aircraft conducting flight operations by day and night to maintain pressure on strategic targets.

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