171019-N-CT127-0123 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2017) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting carrier qualifications and training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)