Thursday Military Macarena Slowed ---- 4.5 acres of sovereign U.S. territory. 🌊 This 30-second look at U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group (CSG) operations highlights the synchronized chaos of the flight deck. From the catapult launches of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the recovery of the F-35C Lightning II, these clips showcase the precision of the Air Wing during deployments and routine exercises such composite training unit exercises (COMPTUEX). In 2026, the integration of 5th-gen stealth with the carrier's traditional strike power remains the gold standard for global stability and American interests. 🦅🇺🇸 In February 2026, the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln strike groups serve as the backbone of these joint operations for Operation Epic Fury. From the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance launching Tomahawk barrages to F-35C and F/A-18E/F Super Hornets providing precision air-to-ground strikes with EA-18G Growler support, the Navy’s role in dismantling adversary air defenses and command nodes is critical to achieving regional air superiority #navy #operationepicfury #aircraftcarrier #aircraftcarriers #macarena