U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Keeler, left, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), and U.S. Navy Master Chief Machinist’s Mate Mathew Lonabaugh, dressed as Santa Clause, prepare to announce the Sailors of the year on the flight deck, on Dec. 25, 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: | 11.25.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.10.2026 03:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9474270 |
| VIRIN: | 251225-N-IJ966-1180 |
| Resolution: | 5568x3712 |
| Size: | 2.3 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
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