U.S. Sailors prepare an E-2D Hawkeye for flight aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
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- U.S. Sailors conduct nighttime operations aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) while sailing the Arabian Sea.
- F-16 fighter jets fly over the Middle East during a patrol. U.S. forces remain present and vigilant throughout the region.
- F-35 fighter jets take off and land aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7), the flagship for the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group/31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Sailors and Marines are operating in the Arabian Sea.
00:00 - A U.S. Sailor aboard USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) checks the integrity of fuel for an MH-60R Sea Hawk before conducting flight operations. These integrity checks ensure safe flight of U.S. aircraft.
- A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E helicopter is refueled by a KC-130J Super Hercules while flying over the Middle East. CH-53 helicopters refuel using a probe-and-drogue system, allowing the aircraft to fly further distances without landing.
- USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails in the Arabian Sea. Two aircraft carriers continue to operate in the Middle East as U.S. forces remain present and vigilant.
- Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, held a series of townhalls with headquarters staff in Tampa last week. He highlighted mission achievements against ISIS and Iran during the first half of 2026 and thanked the team for continued commitment and dedication during recent
- Two U.S. Air Force A-10 attack aircraft fly together over the Middle East during a routine patrol. U.S. forces continue to be present in the skies, on land, and at sea throughout the region.
- A U.S. Sailor oversees flight operations from the tower aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the aircraft carrier continues to operate in the Arabian Sea.
