The Nimitz‑class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) carried out flight operations on March 17, 2026, as part of Operation Epic Fury.

Aircraft stationed aboard the carrier took off and landed from its flight deck, demonstrating sustained naval aviation activity during the operation.

The Lincoln is a nuclear‑powered U.S. Navy aircraft carrier equipped to support a full complement of fixed‑wing jets and helicopters, providing airpower projection and operational flexibility during extended missions.

Operation Epic Fury is an ongoing U.S. military campaign involving the deployment of aircraft carriers and other naval assets to generate air sorties and maintain strategic deterrence.

Flight operations on a carrier of this class typically involve launching and recovering multiple aircraft in rapid succession as crews maintain continuous sortie generation.

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