>Donald J. Trump / @realDonaldTrump 02/13/2026 18:31:25
>name this ship pls
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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is a U.S. Navy Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in the Middle East/Arabian Sea as of early 2026. As the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 3, it supports maritime security, featuring a full carrier air wing, including F-35C Lightning IIs.
Current Location and Deployment
Location: As of January/February 2026, the USS Abraham Lincoln is operating in the Arabian Sea/Indian Ocean region.
Mission: The carrier is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security, stability, and respond to potential contingencies in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Recent Activity: In early 2026, the carrier group has been operating near Iran, conducting routine flight operations, reported Forbes.
Aircraft and Capabilities
Air Wing: The carrier typically hosts Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9), which includes F-35C Lightning II, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers, and E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes.
Capacity: It can accommodate around 90 aircraft and has a crew of approximately 3,200 personnel (not including the air wing).
Specifications: Commissioned in 1989, it is over 1,000 feet long, powered by two nuclear reactors, and capable of speeds exceeding 30 knots.
Status and Future
Role: As a Nimitz-class carrier, it is a cornerstone of U.S. naval power projection.
Refurbishment: The ship completed a major Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) in 2017, significantly extending its operational life.
Home Port: Its home port is NAS North Island in San Diego, California.
The carrier continues to act as a key asset for U.S. power projection in the Middle Eas
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