USS Abraham Lincoln Conducts Flight Operations [Image 6 of 16]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

05.15.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

A CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, takes off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) May 15, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

• Date Taken: 05.15.2026
• Date Posted: 05.19.2026 18:49
• Photo ID: 9690520
• VIRIN: 260515-D-D0477-4112
• Resolution: 4793x2696
• Size: 948.76 KB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY