386th Air Expeditionary Wing Members Recognized for Volunteer Service
U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Aysta, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, coins U.S. Army Spc. Carla Coleman, 1st Theater Sustainment Command customs border and clearance agent, at a base within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 2, 2026. Coleman contributed over 150 hours of volunteer work that extended beyond the mission, demonstrating a commitment to service that positively affected fellow servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tylin Rust)
U.S. A-10 Conducts Joint Training Exercise with USS Santa Barbara
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft provides close air support to Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) during a training exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 2, 2026. Santa Barbara is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Iain Page)
USS Abraham Lincoln Conducts Routine Flight Operations
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts routine flight operations in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 30. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cesar Zavala)
USS Abraham Lincoln Conducts Routine Flight Operations
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 3, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zoe Simpson)
Abraham Lincoln Conducts Replenishment-At-Sea with Henry J. Kaiser
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with Henry J. Kaiser-class USNS Henry J. Kaiser (TAO-187) in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 31, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zoe Simpson)
Abraham Lincoln Conducts Routine Flight Operations
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts routine flight operations in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 30, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman)
USS Abraham Lincoln Conducts Routine Flight Operations
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 28, 2026) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 28. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zoe Simpson)
USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) Arrives at Eilat, Israel
EILAT, Israel (Jan. 30, 2026) – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) approaches Eilat, Israel for a scheduled routine port visit, Jan. 30. Delbert D. Black is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Courtesy photo)
USS Abraham Lincoln Conducts Routine Operations
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 27, 2026) U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Gabriel Marshall conducts maintenance on an M61A2 gatling gun aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, Jan 27. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Samuel Evarts)
USS Abraham Lincoln Conducts Routine Operations
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 27, 2026) U.S. Navy Seaman Dominic Fernandez, front, and U.S. Navy Operations Specialist Seaman Marquis Jones stand watch as helmsman and lee helmsman on the bridge aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, Jan. 27. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Samuel Evarts)
F-16 Fighting Falcons Aerial Refueling
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 30, 2025. The F-16 played a key role in executing airpower missions, deterring aggression, and participating in broader security across the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Monteleone)

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PWD Bahrain commemorates Bahraini Women’s Day
BAHRAIN (Dec. 1, 2021) Cmdr. Adam Kushner, Public Works Officer, Public Works Department, Naval Support Activity, Bahrain poses with five of the six PWD Bahrain female employees in celebration of Bahraini Women’s Day, Dec. 1. This is the 20th anniversary of the celebration that commemorates the achievements and creative contribution made by women to the development and progress of Bahrain. Joining Kushner in the photo, from left to right, are Ms. Mariam Ghuloom, Engineering Technician, Facilities Support Contracts Branch; Ms. Hawra Abu-Idrees, Management and Program Assistant, Environmental Division; Cmdr. Kushner; Ms. Layla Turabi, Chemical Engineer, Potable Water Manager, Environmental Division and Ms. Maryam Haider, Host Nation Community Planner. Unfortunately, Ms. Nada Ghazwan, Procurement Technician, Contracting Department was not available to appear in the photo. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Europe, Africa, Central, Public Works Department, Naval Support Activity Bahrain enables mission support to personnel and operational assets within the Navy Central Command/5th FLEET Area of Responsibility through deliberate planning and execution of installation facility support requirements. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician 2nd Class Quenniemay Galarpe/Released)
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