News Around the Fleet

. - 241220-N-BE753-1095 SAN DIEGO (Dec. 20, 2024) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Kendall Meeks, from Sacramento, Calif., greets his family on the pier in front of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, returns to Naval Air Station North Island following deployment to the U.S. 3rd Fleet, U.S. 7th Fleet and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operation. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Glory Anderson)

photo - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, returns from a five-month deployment to its homeport at Naval Base San Diego, Dec. 19, 2024. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lilith E. Johnson)

photo - 240819-N-IJ966-2156 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2024) An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nathaly Cruz)

photo - 241114-N-AB116-7254 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 14, 2024) An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

photo - 241026-N-AB116-3814 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 26, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, as it prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo) (This photo has been altered by blurring names on the aircraft)

photo - 240801-N-IJ966-2149 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2024) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 117, flies over the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Three, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nathaly Cruz)

photo - 241105-N-AB116-3056 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 5, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

photo - 241110-N-AB116-3534 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 10, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

photo - 240902-N-NO999-4043 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 2, 2024) U.S. Navy Sailors conduct flight operations with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

photo - 241018-N-AB116-9502 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 18, 2024) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, conducts aerial refueling with four Italian F-35B Lightning II, attached to ITS Cavour Carrier Strike Group. (Official U.S. Navy photo)

USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. - Sailors man the rails aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121). Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group as integrated air and missile defense warfare commander, was underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. As an integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific in addition to providing realistic and relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy's timeless roles of sea control and power projection. U.S. 3rd Fleet works in close coordination with other numbered fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready forces to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Paula Hackbart)