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An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 14 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, May 17, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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