Players from the Los Angeles Chargers take an elevator ride up to the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Players from the Los Angeles Chargers take an elevator ride up to the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
On the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at NAS North Island in Coronado, CA, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the Los Angeles Chargers offense lines up against the defense. The Navy and NFL come together to kick off the countdown of the big celebration the city will have in late Oct. when the Navy and the Marines celebrate their 250th anniversary. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)The Los Angeles Chargers offense lines up against the defense on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
On the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at NAS North Island in Coronado, CA, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the Los Angeles Chargers defense lines up against sailors from the USS Lincoln who are filling in as the offense. The Navy and NFL come together to kick off the countdown of the big celebration the city will have in late Oct. when the Navy and the Marines celebrate their 250th anniversary. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)The Navy and NFL come together to kick off the countdown of the big celebration the city will have in late Oct. when the Navy and the Marines celebrate their 250th anniversary. On the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), the Chargers defense lines up against sailors from the USS Lincoln who are filling in as the offense. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Crew members from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), along with the LA Chargers, take a group photo on the flight deck. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Crew members from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), along with the LA Chargers, take a group photo on the flight deck. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A sailor holds her phone up high to video record the LA Chargers on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)A sailor holds her phone up high to video record the LA Chargers on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Crew members from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), along with the LA Chargers, take a group photo on the flight deck. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Crew members from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), along with the LA Chargers, take a group photo on the flight deck. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cpt. Daniel Keeler, Commanding Officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), walks the flight deck carrying an LA Chargers helmet with the number 72.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Cpt. Daniel Keeler, Commanding Officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), walks the flight deck carrying an LA Chargers helmet with the number 72.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Crew members from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), take photos with Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert on the flight deck. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Crew members from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and fans take photos with Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
On the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at NAS North Island in Coronado, CA, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert signs autographs for the crew members of the USS Lincoln.   (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)On the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at NAS North Island in Coronado, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert signs autographs for the crew members of the USS Lincoln.   (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
On the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at NAS North Island in Coronado, CA, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, sailors salute and the Los Angeles Chargers face the flag during the Evening Colors. The Navy and NFL come together to kick off the countdown of the big celebration the city will have in late Oct. when the Navy and the Marines celebrate their 250th anniversary. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)On the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), sailors salute and the Los Angeles Chargers face the flag during the Evening Colors. The Navy and NFL come together to kick off the countdown of the big celebration the city will have in late Oct. when the Navy and the Marines celebrate their 250th anniversary. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Originally Published: July 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM PDT