USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) patrols the Arabian Sea following a recent visit to Thailand. The aircraft carrier's 5,000 crew members and embarked personnel currently continue to support CENTCOM operations in the Middle East during a scheduled deployment.
USS Abraham Lincoln hull stat marks for “Epic Fury”
The scoreboard painted on the island superstructure of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) showcases the visual breakdown of combat tallies achieved during Operation Epic Fury.
While the physical scoreboard on the ship's hull displays 103 drone symbols and 34 ship symbols, official citations released by the U.S. Navy credit the entire strike group with higher combat numbers overall (including 77 drones shot down, 64 Iranian vessels sunk, 21 cruise missiles destroyed, and 450 Tomahawk launches). The visual scoreboard painted on the island represents a combination of direct carrier air wing actions alongside the individual contributions of escorting destroyers like the USS Spruance (DDG-111) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112).
USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) fitness instructor, known on the ship as the “Fit Boss”, leads crew members through a workout in the hangar bay. As a floating city, the aircraft carrier has multiple fitness facilities available around the clock.
USS Abraham Lincoln Command Master Chief Ryan Resurreccion speaks to @CarlHigbie on the "blessing" of the vessel's historic deployment and return home, zero casualties, and dropping attacks "right on Iran's forehead."
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) returns home to California today after a historic deployment to the Middle East. Over 5,000 Sailors and Marines supported thousands of combat flights and sailed more than 90,000 miles. Congratulations on the well-deserved reunion with loved ones!
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails in the Arabian Sea supporting enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 30, CENTCOM forces have redirected 125 commercial vessels to ensure strict compliance.