Abraham Lincoln Conducts Flight Deck Operations [Image 6 of 9]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

06.09.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

An MH-60R Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71,
prepares to take off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 10, 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: 06.09.2026
• Date Posted: 06.15.2026 08:55
• Photo ID: 9743277
• VIRIN: 260610-D-D0477-4088
• Resolution: 5150x2897
• Size: 1.4 MB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY