USS Abraham Lincoln Archives

A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 participates in an air power demonstration near the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) April 24, 2013, in the Pacific Ocean. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group was returning from an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ignacio D. Perez/Released)

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Brent M. EastwoodMarch 2, 2026

At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)-- A lone plane captain conducts a walk around inspection of his F-14D Tomcat that is assigned to Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31). THe F-14D is armed with AIM-9 Siderwinder Missiles and a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and a GBU-14. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN (CVW 14) are conducting combat operations in support of Operation Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Third Class (AW/PJ) Philip A. McDaniel. Cleared for release by ALBG PAO, LCDR Jeff Bender.

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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72): One of the Best U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Ever

Key Points and Summary – USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is a Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered carrier homeported in San Diego and flagship of Carrier Strike Group...

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