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Red and blue light is reflected on a sailor and part of the equipment they are working on at night. Another sailor holds a flashlight.

Ordnance Check

A sailor inspects ordnance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, June 11, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln is deployed to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

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