An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 19, 2025. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathaly Cruz)
| Date Taken: | 12.19.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.22.2025 07:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9456882 |
| VIRIN: | 251219-N-IJ966-1127 |
| Resolution: | 4361x2907 |
| Size: | 840.07 KB |
| Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
| Web Views: | 13 |
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