Carrier Operations Strengthen IndoPacific Presence

Routine Carrier Operations Highlight Indo-Pacific Commitment

Marine Corps Sgt. Megan Marano works on an F-35C Lightning II inside the hangar bay of the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Pacific Ocean on Nov. 27, 2025. The carrier is carrying out routine missions within the U.S. 3rd Fleet, reinforcing the Navy’s dedication to maintaining stability and openness across the Indo-Pacific region.
Credit: Navy Seaman Apprentice Cesar Zavala