USS John Finn supports Operation Epic Fury
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) supports Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 10, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)
USS Abraham Lincoln Conducts Flight Operations During Operation Epic Fury
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts flight operations during Operation Epic Fury, March 12, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)
USS Gerald R. Ford supports Operation Epic Fury
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the world's largest aircraft carrier, conducts flight operations during Operation Epic Fury, March 8, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)
US Air Force KC-135 Conducts Aerial Refueling During Operation Epic Fury
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a mission in support of Operation Epic Fury over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 8, 2026. (U.S. Air Force video)
USS Gerald R. Ford Conducts Flight Operations During Operation Epic Fury
The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), conducts flight operations during Operation Epic Fury, March 8, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)
CENTCOM Commander Provides Update on Operation Epic Fury
U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, provides an update on Operation Epic Fury, March 16, 2026. (U.S. Central Command Video)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) supports Operation Epic Fury
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln supports Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) supports Operation Epic Fury
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails and conducts flight operations in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 3, 2026.
USS Thomas Hudner supports Operation Epic Fury
USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) fires Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Supports Operation Epic Fury
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 3, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo)
Hegseth, CENTCOM Commander Brief Press
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Navy Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, conduct a news conference at U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Fla., March 5, 2026.
B-52H Stratofortress Bombers Support Operation Epic Fury
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers taxi for takeoff in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026. (U.S. Air Force Video)
USS Spruance (DDG 111) Fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) during operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury, Mar. 2, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)
USS Abraham Lincoln supports Operation Epic Fury
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts flight operations in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026. (U.S. Navy video)
USS Spruance (DDG 111) Fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) during operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 2, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)

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15th MEU Marines assigned to the USS Pearl Harbor perform VBSS aboard the Lewis B. Puller
170908-N-UK248-209 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 8, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk prepares to insert the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast ropes onto the USS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB 3) to perform a visit, board, search, and seizure mission during exercise Alligator Dagger 2017. VBSSs are conducted to capture and control a suspected enemy vessel in order to combat terrorism, piracy and smuggling operations on the sea. Available expeditionary Navy/Marine Corps forces stand ready aboard ships to assure allies, deter potential adversaries and provide persistent U.S. presence. Alligator Dagger provides opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent to the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps team.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristina Young/Released)
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