The U.S. Navy conducted night flight operations on March 17, 2026, as part of Operation Epic Fury, with the Nimitz‑class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) launching and recovering aircraft under darkness.

These operations support the larger campaign directed by U.S. Central Command, aimed at striking targets to degrade Iranian regime capabilities that pose imminent threats.

Footage from the carrier shows precise coordination by sailors and aircrew to maintain continuous sortie generation throughout the night.

The night flights highlight the carrier’s ability to project air power around the clock, sustaining naval aviation efforts during the operation.

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