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    Abraham Lincoln Conducts Flight Operations [Image 10 of 13]

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    A military helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk or similar naval rotary-wing aircraft, is positioned on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The rotor blades are spinning, indicating the aircraft is either starting up or shutting down. Three deck crew members in flight deck gear are positioned around the aircraft performing ground operations.

    U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    09.13.2026

    Photo by Seaman Apprentice Cesar Zavala Cordova 

    USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)   

    U.S. Sailors, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, prepare to remove chocks and chains from an MH-60R Sea Hawk on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Sept. 13, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct continuous patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cesar Zavala)

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    Date Taken: 09.13.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 18:05
    Photo ID: 9942902
    VIRIN: 260913-N-XR642-1049
    Resolution: 4270x2847
    Size: 1.64 MB
    Location: U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    Downloads: 1

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    A military aircraft maintainer or technician is inspecting or servicing the underside of a military aircraft. The individual is wearing green hearing protection/earmuffs and an olive green t-shirt, and is looking upward at a panel labeled 'AFT MASTER LATCH (7/32 HEX)'. The close-up shot emphasizes the technical nature of the maintenance work being performed.
    A Navy sailor in a tan shirt and blue gloves is working on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, handling tie-down chains used to secure aircraft. Behind him is a military jet aircraft marked with the number '505' and bureau number '169148'. The overcast sky and open ocean are visible in the background, indicating the carrier is underway at sea.
    A U.S. Navy sailor is cleaning or washing an aircraft aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The sailor is using a long-handled squeegee or brush tool to reach the aircraft's surface. The aircraft visible in the background is marked 'NAVY' and bears the designation 'EA-' with the number '1682', consistent with an EA-18G Growler or similar naval aircraft.
    A military personnel member in dark utility clothing is handling what appears to be an air-to-air missile on a weapons loading cart on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. Fighter jets are visible in the background, consistent with a carrier deck environment. The scene depicts ordnance handling or weapons loading operations.
    A technician or maintenance worker is inspecting the underside of an aircraft, leaning in closely to examine internal components within an access panel cavity. The individual is wearing a tan/khaki shirt consistent with military or aviation maintenance attire. The image captures a close-up of the worker's face and arm as they peer into the aircraft's mechanical bay.
    A sailor or military personnel wearing a red hard hat, sunglasses, and a red life vest is aiming a rifle from the deck of a naval vessel. The scene appears to be a live-fire exercise or security drill conducted at sea. Additional crew members are visible in the background, also wearing safety gear.
    A group of workers or crew members wearing blue hard hats and orange life vests are pulling on thick rope lines aboard what appears to be a naval vessel or large ship. The scene is set in a dimly lit interior deck area with metal structural beams and industrial lighting overhead. The coordinated rope-pulling activity suggests a mooring, line-handling, or seamanship drill or operation.
    A group of naval personnel are working together on what appears to be a ship's deck or lower compartment, handling thick mooring lines and ropes. The crew members are wearing standard safety gear including blue and white hard hats and orange life vests. The scene depicts a coordinated seamanship evolution, likely a line-handling or mooring drill.
    A naval personnel member stands on the bridge wing or deck of a military vessel, using large fixed binoculars to observe the surrounding waters. A mountainous coastline is visible in the background across calm, reflective seas. The scene suggests active maritime surveillance or navigation watch duties.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk or similar naval rotary-wing aircraft, is positioned on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The rotor blades are spinning, indicating the aircraft is either starting up or shutting down. Three deck crew members in flight deck gear are positioned around the aircraft performing ground operations.
    Military personnel are conducting pre-flight or post-flight operations on a naval flight deck alongside a military helicopter, likely a CH-53 or similar heavy-lift rotary-wing aircraft. At least four individuals are visible, wearing different colored helmets and flight gear indicating various crew roles. The scene appears to take place on the deck of a naval vessel.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, marked with the number '702', is hovering or departing from the flight deck of a naval vessel over open ocean. The helicopter is in a gray naval paint scheme and appears to be equipped with sensors and external stores. The image is taken from an elevated position on the ship, likely from a sponson or island structure.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, marked with the number '02' and 'NAVY' on its fuselage, is captured in low-level flight over open ocean water. The helicopter appears to be in an operational configuration with landing gear deployed and what appear to be weapons or sensor systems mounted externally. The image was taken in overcast, low-light conditions giving it a muted, grey tone.

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