Supercarrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72): 100,000 Tons of Nuclear Power Redeployed to Deter Iran

As of late January 2026, the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) has once again become the center of global attention after being redirected from the Pacific to the Middle East. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3.

Originally patrolling the Indo-Pacific, the Lincoln was redirected at high speed to the Middle East in January 2026 to promote regional security and stability amidst escalating tensions. This "floating city of war" brings with it the most advanced air wing in the U.S. Navy, ready for any contingency.

Watch the lethal mix of F-35C Lightning II stealth fighters, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers, and E-2D Hawkeyes as they conduct flight operations.

The Lincoln is flanked by the heavy hitters of Destroyer Squadron 21, including the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr., USS Spruance, and USS Michael Murphy.

Experience the precision of a carrier strike group operating in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman, reinforcing the U.S. 5th Fleet.

From "Hot Refuels" at sea to 24/7 flight deck operations, the USS Abraham Lincoln remains a symbol of American naval dominance and the ultimate "force in readiness."

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