CENTCOM shares video of jet's precision landing on 'moving postage stamp' during Epic Fury
WASHINGTON, DC: United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday, March 21, released a new video showcasing the skills of American fighter pilots as they conduct high-stakes missions for ‘Operation Epic Fury.’
This update comes alongside a report that says weeks of sustained combat operations have now significantly reduced Iran’s military power in the Strait of Hormuz.
An aircraft carrier flight deck covers approximately 4.5 acres. For pilots, it’s like landing on a moving postage stamp. The crew on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) makes launching and recovering jets look routine — both day and night. pic.twitter.com/nwaeoT9o8g
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 21, 2026
CENTCOM shares video from USS Abraham Lincoln
The US Central Command shared new footage on its X account to highlight the intense technical skill required of Navy aviators.
The post emphasizes that there is almost no room for error during carrier operations, noting, “An aircraft carrier flight deck covers approximately 4.5 acres. For pilots, it’s like landing on a moving postage stamp.”
While these maneuvers are risky, the command praised the professionalism of the crew, adding, “The crew on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) makes launching and recovering jets look routine — both day and night.”
According to CENTCOM, US forces have conducted more than 8,000 combat flights during the campaign, maintaining air dominance while targeting remaining threats.
Update from CENTCOM Commander on Operation Epic Fury: pic.twitter.com/8yTLrVy4jk
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 21, 2026
CENTCOM details systematic dismantling of IRGC capabilities
Earlier in the day, in a detailed video briefing on the progress of Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper explained how the campaign has systematically dismantled the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) ability to control the region.
Over the past three weeks, US forces have destroyed approximately 130 Iranian vessels, causing a major drop in enemy activity and providing relief to commercial shipping.
Describing how the IRGC has been forced to a standstill, Admiral Cooper stated, “Their Navy is not sailing, their tactical fighters are not flying.”
This shift has successfully prevented Iran from launching the kind of organized, coordinated attacks seen during the earlier stages of the conflict.
CENTCOM neutralizes underground launch facilities
The operation has also prioritized eliminating land-based threats targeting international traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
US bombers deployed 5,000-pound munitions to strike a concealed coastal underground facility used to hide mobile cruise missile launchers and radar systems.
In addition to these strikes, Admiral Cooper highlighted the role of regional air defense systems in countering incoming threats, noting that the system has intercepted a large number of drones launched during the war.
With roughly 50,000 service members currently supporting the mission, CENTCOM confirmed that operations will continue as long as necessary to ensure Iran can no longer conduct military activity beyond its borders.
