Middle East – U.S. Navy sailors aboard the Nimitz‑class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln carried out flight operations in March 2026, as part of Operation Epic Fury.

On the ship’s flight deck, crews launched and recovered F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet aircraft during the mission, demonstrating continuous carrier aviation performance.

The USS Abraham Lincoln maintained active flight operations throughout the day, with aircraft movements executed to support the ongoing objectives of Epic Fury.

Operation Epic Fury is the current U.S. military campaign against Iran that began on February 28, 2026, and involves extensive aircraft and naval deployments from assets such as the USS Abraham Lincoln.

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