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Lincoln Sailors Assist Food Bank
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln volunteered to assist setting up Virginia Peninsula Food Bank's (VP...

LIFAC Bay One Teams With Lincoln to Get Things Done
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- As USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) undergoes a 48-month refueling complex overhaul (RCOH), a reassigned...

Lincoln Sailors join Naval Station Norfolk to celebrate Month of the Military Child
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors joined more than 90 Sailors in a ...

Lincoln Sailors Work Outside of Ratings, Save Navy Money
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- A thousand dollars here, a thousand dollars there. In the middle of a multi-billion dollar-RCOH, who...

AIRLANT presents Battle "E" to Lincoln Sailors
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, visited Nimitz-class aircraft carrier ...

Lincoln CPO 365 Group Cleans Newport News Park
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- Chief Petty Officers and First Class Petty Officers from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham L...

USS Abraham Lincoln Wins Battle "E"
NORFOLK (NNS) -- Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) was named the Naval Air Force Pacific Bat...

Lincoln Sailors Save Shipyard, Navy $500,000
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) completed a major step in its overhaul and saved the Nav...

CNO Reenlists Lincoln Sailors
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Five Sailors attached to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) were reenlis...

Lincoln Sailors Donate Blood in Support of the Troops
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) donated blood at ...

USS Abraham Lincoln Hosts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted a celebration Jan. 18 commemor...

Lincoln Sailors Lend Support to Hurricane Sandy Relief
NEW YORK (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) helped residents ...

Lincoln Frocks Hundreds of Petty Officers
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducted a frocking ceremony aboard ...

Lincoln Sailors, Families Come Together to Celebrate Holiday Season
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and family member...

Lincoln Sailors Meet President Lincoln
VIRGINIA BEACH (NNS) -- More than 50 Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) visi...

Lincoln Chief Reenlists at Lincoln Memorial
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- A Sailor assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) reenlisted at th...

Abraham Lincoln Hosts Health Fair
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted a health promotion fair for Li...

Abraham Lincoln Marks 23 Years of Service to Nation
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) celebrated the 23rd anniversary of he...

Lincoln Sailors Represent Ship at Norfolk Base Festival
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participated in t...

Lincoln's First CO Leads Virginia Science Students on Tour of Ship
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The first commanding officer of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) visited the ship with dozens of childre...

New Commanding Officer Takes Helm of Abraham Lincoln
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The leadership of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) held a change of co...

Abraham Lincoln Completes Deployment, Makes Norfolk New Home
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2...

Lincoln Sailors Remember Passed Grandparents
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors gathered in the forecastle of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)...

Lincoln Sailors Prepare for Return to Life Ashore
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) attended a series...

Cape St. George Concludes Malta Visit
VALLETTA, Malta (NNS) -- Deployed Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) con...

Cape St. George Transits Suez Canal, Enters 6th Fleet
USS CAPE ST. GEORGE, At Sea (NNS) -- The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) transited the Suez Canal on...

62 Blue Blasters Earn Air Warfare Qualification
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sixty-two Sailors from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 qualified as enlisted aviation warfare speci...

Lincoln Wraps Up Port Visit to Turkey
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and embarked Carr...

Lincoln Pins Its First Enlisted Information Dominance Warriors
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Three Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) became the ...

Lincoln Cooks Compete in Culinary Showdown
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Culinary specialists assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 faced off in a cooking contest aboard ...

Abraham Lincoln Visits Turkey
ANTALYA, Turkey (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and embarked Carr...

Cape St. George Celebrates 236 Years of American Independence
USS CAPE ST. GEORGE, At Sea (NNS) -- The crew of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) paid homage to ...

99 Cape St. George Sailors Earn Surface Warfare Designation
USS CAPE ST. GEORGE, At Sea (NNS) -- Ninety-nine Sailors from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) qu...

Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Transits Suez, Enters 6th Fleet AOR
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group transited the Suez Canal, July 16, departing the U.S. 5th Fleet are...

Lincoln Concludes Operations in Support of OEF
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS...

Cooks from the Valley Grill Steaks for Lincoln Sailors
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) enjoyed fresh steaks c...

NAVCENT Commander Visits Lincoln Strike Group
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command visited Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 ships in the...

Golden Falcons Maintain Mission Readiness
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Maintenance department of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 completed its 18th phase inspe...

Cape St. George, Daring Sailors Strengthen Coalition Partnership
USS CAPE ST. GEORGE, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors from guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) took part in a four-day training exe...

Lancers' Shooters Launch 400 Flights
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 launched the 400th sortie of its current deploym...

Congressional Delegation Visits Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) welcomed six members of the U.S. Hous...

Vampire Hunters Visit Abraham Lincoln at Sea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Cast and crew members from the film "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" visited the crew of the Nimitz...

HSM-77 Deploys First MH-60R on British Ship
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, Detachment 5, completed a two-week e...

Lincoln's Two Wire Hits 50,000-Trap Milestone
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Air Department's V-2 div...

'Bounty Hunters' Show Appreciation for TAD Personnel
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 held a movie night in the squadron's ready roo...

Lincoln Sheds Half a Ton for 'Biggest Loser' Competition
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors lost more than 1,000 pounds in a span of 72 days as part of a s...

Sun Kings Conduct Safe-for-Flight Training
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The "Sun Kings" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 held safe-for-flight (SFF) cert...

HSC-12 Holds Change of Command
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 held a change of command ceremony, Jun...

Lincoln Sailors Enjoy Second Steel Beach Picnic of Deployment
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) took a break from thei...

Lincoln Commemorates Battle of Midway
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) commemorated the 70th ...

Lincoln Demonstrates Readiness at Damage Control Olympics
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participated in a...

Lincoln Celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participated in a cere...

Lincoln Welcomes New Command Master Chief
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) held a change of charge ceremony, May...

Lincoln Celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participated in a cere...

Saberhawks Honor Deployed Family Members
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 added the names of six deployed famil...

Lincoln Prepares Future LDOs, Warrant Officers for Success
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participated in a week...

Lincoln Hosts National Day of Prayer Breakfast
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participated in a Nati...

Sterett Sailors Halfway to Deployment ESWS Target
USS STERETT, At Sea (NNS) -- As of May 15, crew members aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) were nearly halfway...

Kuwait Military Officials, US Ambassadors Visit Lincoln at Sea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Kuwaiti Air Force and U.S. Embassy officials met with USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Strik...

VFA-151 Receives Top Hook Award
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 were named as the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 Top H...

Miss America Entertains Lincoln Sailors
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Miss America 2011 visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), May 7-9, and performed for thousands of Sail...

Golden Falcons Supply Lincoln Strike Group, One Replenishment at a Time
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 Sailors have completed 34 replenishments-at-sea during their...

Roosevelt, Truman Personnel Join Abraham Lincoln Crew for Deployment
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) welcomed more than 50 shipmates from two sister carriers, May 1, for te...

Toby Keith Performs Underway for Deployed Cape St. George Sailors
USS CAPE ST. GEORGE, At Sea (NNS) -- A country music superstar performed for more than 350 Sailors during an underway concert on the fore...

VFA-137 Earns the Golden Wrench Award
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 were awarded the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 Golden W...

VAQ-131 Pilot Selected to Help Stand Up Royal Navy LSO Program
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- An EA-6B Prowler pilot and former Naval Air Forces landing signal officer (LSO) was selected to assi...

#SAAM: Abraham Lincoln Steps Up to Shut Down Sexual Assault
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) recognized the importance...

VFA-2 Changes Command
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 held a change of command ceremony, April 25, w...

Lincoln Raises Nearly $200K for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) supported the Navy-Ma...

Lincoln Sailors Jump at Swim Call Opportunity
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Thousands of Sailors went for a dip in the Arabian Sea during a swim call aboard the Nimitz-class ai...

Country Music Star Toby Keith Entertains Lincoln Sailors
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Country music superstar Toby Keith performed for more than 4,000 Sailors during an underway concert ...

Sterett Sailors Stay Connected to Family, Friends with United Through Reading
USS STERETT, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) stayed connected with friends and...

UFC Fighters Visit Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Three Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ab...

Lincoln Throws Party on Flight Deck
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) took a break from thei...

Sun Kings Keep Fit at Sea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Sun Kings of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 are preparing for the upcoming Navywide P...

Lincoln CO Named Honorary Chief Petty Officer
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) was named a...

Lincoln Holds Traditional Baptism Service
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At sea (NNS) -- Four Sailors serving aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participa...

Momsen Sailors Take College Classes While Underway
USS MOMSEN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) are pursuing the...

Cape St. George Commanding Officer Visits HMS Daring
ARABIAN GULF (NNS) -- The commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) visited the British...

VFA-151 Vigilantes Receive Host of Awards
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 were awarded the 2011 Commander, Naval Air Force...

Lincoln Celebrates Women's History Month
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) celebrated Women's History Month with a celebration...

VFA-34 Blue Blasters Honor Fallen Service Members
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 painted the names of fallen service members on...

HSM-77 Saberhawks Earn 2011 Isbell Award
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, deployed as part of Carrier Air Wing...

Cape St. George Completes Port Visit to Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (NNS) -- Guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) concluded a four-day port visit to Dubai, United ...

HSM-77 Saberhawk Technicians Keep Helicopters Mission Ready
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The aviation electronics technicians (ATs) of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 have main...

NAVCENT Commander Visits Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abr...

VFA-2 Bounty Hunters Earn 2011 Rear Adm. C. Wade McClusky Award
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, deployed with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, recei...

Soldiers on the High Seas: Coordinating Ground Forces Aboard Abraham Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Throughout the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area...

Golden Falcons Celebrate 60th Birthday
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 celebrated the squ...

Momsen Expeditionary Medical Team Prepared to Support VBSS Team
USS MOMSEN, At sea (NNS) -- A team of medical officers and hospital corpsmen assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Resuscitative Sur...

Sterett Awarded Second Consecutive Battle 'E'
USS STERETT, At Sea (NNS) -- Commander, Naval Surface Forces announced guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) is the winn...

Punk Band Rocks Lincoln Sailors
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Grammy Award-nominated punk rock band Bowling for Soup entertained a crowd of hundreds of Sailors du...

Lincoln's New Fathers See Children for First Time Via Video Connection
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- New fathers deployed aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) held video teleconferences (VTCs) with thei...

Lincoln Announces Stennis Leadership Award Winners
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Stennis Center for Public Service recognized three USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors for exem...

Cape St. George Conducts Connected Replenishment
USS CAPE ST. GEORGE, At Sea (NNS) -- Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) conducted a connected replenish...

VAQ-131 Lancers Receive 2011 Battle 'E'
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 was named the 2011 Commander, Naval Air Forces (...

Lincoln Sailor Wins Joy Bright Hancock Leadership Award
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Navy announced an officer serving aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) won the 2012 Capt. Joy Bri...

Lincoln Sailors Offer Donations for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) supported the Nav...

Cape St. George Sailors Shave Heads for Cancer Awareness
USS CAPE ST. GEORGE, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George shaved their heads, Feb....

VFA-137 Receives Scott Kirby Award
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 received the 2011 Strike Fighter Wing Pacific (C...

Lincoln Celebrates African-American History Month
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Diversity Council hosted a ceremony for the crew in the ship's hangar...

Lincoln Begins Air Missions in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) launched its first combat sorties this deployment i...

Sterett Completes Strait of Hormuz Transit
USS STERETT, At Sea (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) led the ships of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 during ...

Cape St. George Deck Division Gives the Ship a Facelift During Port Visit
USS CAPE ST. GEORGE, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors from deck division aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (...

VAW-116 Conducts Change of Command
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 held a change of command ceremony Feb. 6 while dep...

Abraham Lincoln Visits Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departed Bahrain, Feb. 5, following a four-day por...

Abraham Lincoln Wins 2012 Ney Award for Supply Excellence
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) received the 2012 Edward F. Ney Memor...

Bounty Hunters Maintainers Keep Lincoln's Jets in the Air
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Sailors of the maintenance department of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, have kept the squadron...

Momsen Conducts Boarding Exercise
USS MOMSEN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Momsen (DDG 92) conducted helicopter visit board search and seizure (HVBSS) training Jan. 17 to ...

Abraham Lincoln Arrives in U.S. 5th Fleet
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived for a routine deployment in the U.S. 5th Flee...

DESRON 9 Sailors Foster Relationship with Royal Malaysian Navy
PORT KLANG, Malaysia (NNS) -- Fourteen Sailors from guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Momsen (DDG 92), ships...

Lincoln Concludes Thailand Port Visit
LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (NNS) -- Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), accompanied by guided-missile cruiser Cape St. George...

Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Thailand for Port Visit
LEAM CHEBANG, Thailand (NNS) -- The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser Cape St...

HSM 77 Changes Command
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 held a change of command ceremony, Jan. 5, while deploy...

Lincoln Sailors Receive Holiday Mail
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) received more than 77,...

Football, Baseball Stars Call Abraham Lincoln Sailors for Holidays
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Three professional sports stars called Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abr...

Lincoln Holds Burial at Sea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors attached to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) committed the remains of 44 veterans and dependents...

Naval Air Forces Presents Abraham Lincoln with Battle 'E' Award
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The commander of Naval Air Forces (CNAF) visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Linco...

MCPON Visits Everett
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West visited Naval Station Everett to speak w...

Abraham Lincoln Returns Home to Everett for the Last Time
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pulled into her homeport of Everett, Wash., for the last time, Oct. 18....

Lincoln Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Diversity Council hosted music and dancing performances for the crew ...

Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Wraps up COMPTUEX in Preparation for Deployment
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At sea (NNS) -- Sailors assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group wrapped up a composite training unit exerci...

Lincoln Embarks for COMPTUEX to Prepare for Deployment
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departed San Diego, Sept. 20, for a three-week composite training unit ...

Lincoln Sailors Visit Downtown Disneyland
ANAHEIM, Calf. (NNS) -- The happiest place in the world just got happier as Sailors of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) visit Do...

Girl Scouts Visit USS Abraham Lincoln During LA Navy Week
SAN PEDRO, Calif. (NNS) -- Troops of the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles learned the value of leadership and guidance while ...

Lincoln Sailors Volunteer at St. Francis Center during LA Navy Week
LOS ANGELES (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) volunteered their time and effort during a community relat...

Lincoln Sailors Build New Homes during Navy Week LA
LAWNDALE, Calif. (NNS) -- Wielding hammers, saws, trowels, and drills, 25 Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincol...

To Live and Fry in L.A.: Lincoln Sailors Compete in Cooking Contest
LOS ANGELES (NNS) -- Culinary Specialists assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) competed against ...

CCSG-9, Lincoln Sailors Give Caps for Kids During LA Navy Week
LOS ANGELES (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 personnel gave Navy ball caps and memo...

Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Los Angeles for Navy Week
LOS ANGELES (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and several other ships arrived in Los Angeles, Jul. 25, bringing sever...

Lincoln Maintains Combat Readiness with Carrier Qualifications
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 pilots flew aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), underway in the Pacific Oc...

Abraham Lincoln Passes First Underway Cyber Inspection
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) passed a first-of-its-kind afloat U.S. Fleet Cyber Command command cybe...

Lincoln Strike Group Changes Command
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 held a change of command ceremony aboard USS Abraham Lincoln...

Individual Augmentees Honored in Everett
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Dozens gathered at Naval Station Everett in the Grand Vista Ballroom, May 2, for a ceremony to welco...

Lincoln Sailor Named C3F Sailor of the Year
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- A Carrier Strike Group 9 Sailor embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) was named as Commander,...

USS Lincoln Sailors Earnings Exceed $3 Million in Reenlistment Bonuses
AT SEA (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Commanding Officer, Capt. John Alexander, recognized sixty Sailors who ...

Lincoln Hosts Brunei Military Leaders
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted 16 guests from Brunei while underway Feb. 22, including senior m...

DESRON Commander Speaks to Singaporean Students About Leadership, Opportunities
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9, spoke to a class of students from National University of S...

Lincoln Sailors Visit Singapore Zoo
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors visited the Singapore Zoo, Feb. 18, while the ship was in port ...

Lincoln Sailors Volunteer at Horse-Riding Therapy Center in Singapore
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 Sailors volunteered to help the R...

U.S., Malaysian Forces Conduct Joint Aviation Exercise
USS Abraham Lincoln (At Sea) (NNS) -- Aircraft from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group participated in a joint aerial comba...

USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Singapore
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 arrived in Singapore, Feb. 16, to...

Lincoln Flies Final Flight in Support of OEF
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft flew their last flights in support of Operation Enduring Freed...

Lincoln Sails Through 45th Consecutive Day At Sea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) celebrated the ship's 45th consecutive day of high-tempo...

Lincoln Command Master Chief Honored for Visionary Leadership
ARABIAN SEA (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) command master chief (CMDCM) was selected as the 2011 Joy Bright Hanc...

Lincoln Receives Battle "E" Award During Deployment
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) earned distinction as the Naval Air Forces Pacific Battle Efficiency Aw...

Lincoln Hits Grand Slam in Supply Excellence
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) won four awards for excellence in supply, food service...

USS Abraham Lincoln Exceeds International Health Standards
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) received a clean bill of health from inspectors after the ship met and ...

USS Abraham Lincoln Passes Key Maintenance Inspection
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) successfully passed its 2010-2011 Maintenance and Material Management I...

All Female Catapult Team on Lincoln Launches Success in Support of OEF
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Fourteen female Sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Air department formed an all-fema...

Lincoln Sailors Save Shipmate
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Squadron 12 awarded the Navy Achievement Medal to two Sailo...

Indy 500 Greats Fly Aboard Abraham Lincoln for Whirlwind Tour
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- World famous members of the Indy 500 Centennial Tour visited Sailors aboard the deployed aircraft ca...

Sterett Enjoys Smooth Sailing During Maiden Deployment
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group commander, visited guided-missile destroyer USS St...

Navy, Air Force Aircraft Cooperate in OEF Support
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Aircraft from the USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group began their fourth month of Operation Enduring Fr...

USS Abraham Lincoln Launches 1,000th Sortie In Support of OEF
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A day after returning to sea from a port visit in Dubai, UAE, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Linco...

Boston Bruins Goalie Makes Holiday Call to Abraham Lincoln Sailors
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A goalie for the Boston Bruins spoke to hockey fans aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a pho...

Sports Super Stars Make Holiday Phone Calls to Deployed Sailors
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (NNS) -- A Boston Celtics player and a coach and player from the New England Patriots spread some holiday che...

Boston Red Sox Manager Makes Holiday Call to Deployed Lincoln Sailors
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The manager for the Boston Red Sox made a special phone call to deployed Sailors aboard USS Abraham ...

US, French Warships Conduct Surface Warfare Exercise in Arabian Sea
USS HALSEY, At Sea (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) and French Navy frigate FS Tourville (D 610) partic...

SECDEF Thanks Crew of USS Abraham Lincoln
MUSCAT, Oman (NNS) -- The secretary of defense (SECDEF) flew from Muscat, Oman, Dec. 6 to land aboard the USS Abraham Linc...

SECDEF Visits USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The secretary of defense (SECDEF) visited the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Dec. 6 i...

Lincoln Sailors Get the Nod in Petty Officer Advancements
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Petty Officer examination results were released Nov. 23 and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors ear...

Lincoln Hosts Ambassadors During Bahrain Port Visit
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- The U.S. ambassador to Bahrain and five other international ambassadors, as well as Commander, U.S. ...

College Courses In High Gear During Lincoln Deployment
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) began a second college course term Nov. 12, reaching an ...

Shoup Enjoys a Thanksgiving Feast on the High Seas
USS SHOUP, At Sea (NNS) -- Though far from home while underway in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Sailors on board ...

Navy Destroyers Join Abraham Lincoln Strike Group
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen (DDG 92),
USS Halsey (DDG 97) and USS Shoup (DDG 86) entere...

USTRANSCOM Commander Visits Abraham Lincoln At Sea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The commander of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) at sea ...

Lincoln Sailor Reunites With Father While Deployed in Arabian Gulf
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A Sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) reunited with his father Nov. 5 in the Arabian Gulf, af...

Lincoln Sailors on Track to Lose a Ton During During Deployment
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors have lost nearly 1,000 pounds in just more than a month, as of ...

Gloriana Rocks USS Abraham Lincoln with Underway Concert
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At sea (NNS) -- Country music superstars Gloriana rocked an estimated crowd of 4,000 Sailors during an underway conc...

Lincoln Strike Group Conducts Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise
USS CAPE ST. GEORGE, At Sea (NNS) -- Surface and air units assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group honed their anti-submarin...

Lincoln Passes Supply Management Inspection With Flying Colors
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Supply Department received an overall grade of "outstanding" during a...

USS Abraham Lincoln Hosts Reception During Port Visit in Malaysia
PORT KLANG, Malaysia (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) welcomed aboard more than 300 distinguished visitors and dignitaries fr...

Abraham Lincoln Sailors Make a Difference for Malaysian Children's Home
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors volunteered to help a local children's home during a port visit...

Carrier Strike Group 9 Units Arrive in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and USS Shoup (DDG 86) arrived in Port Klang, Malaysia Oct. 8 where mor...

Halsey on Target with Gunnery Exercises
USS HALSEY, At Sea (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) engaged numerous training threats with small arms durin...

Lincoln Strike Group Trains With Silent Partner
USS Shoup, At Sea (NNS) -- The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, with the assistance of fast attack submarine USS Hawaii (S...

USS Shoup Prepares to Answer Any Call
USS Shoup, at sea (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) formed a Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) syndicate Sept. 25 to he...

USS Momsen Trains for Simultaneous Threats During Deployment
USS Momsen, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Momsen (DDG 92) flexed all aspects of its primary war fighting capability in a simulated tactica...

Researcher Allows Lincoln Strike Group to Perfect Tactics
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- An embarked researcher from the Center for Naval Analysis (CNA) gathered data to help improve USS Ab...

Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Flexes Counter-piracy Muscles
USS Shoup, at sea (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86), together with USS Momsen (DDG 92), USS Halsey (DDG 97) and USS Cape St. George (...

USS Shoup Adds Realism to Egress Training
USS Shoup, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) conducted a series of shipboard emergency egress training sessions Sep. 20-25 dur...

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Enters 7th Fleet AOR
USS Abraham Lincoln, At Sea (NNS) -- Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group entered the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR) Sept. 25 as ...

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Holds Chili Cook-Off at Sea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 culinary specialists competed in a chili cook-off aboar...

Abraham Lincoln CSG Warships Participate in War Game
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Four U.S. warships from the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG) participated in a war game of...

Lincoln's F/A-18 Hornets Train During Transit West
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- F/A-18 Hornets launched from the deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and dropped dozens of live wea...

Members of Differing Faiths Peacefully Coexist on Navy Aircraft Carrier
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group deployed Sept. 11, from San Diego with 7,000 S...

Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Conducts Training During Transit West
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), USS Cape St. George (CG 71) and USS Halsey (DDG 97) departed San Diego...

Afloat College Program Delivers Schoolhouse to Sailors
USS SHOUP, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Shoup (DDG 86) took advantage of free college courses while at sea in July and Au...

USS Halsey Hosts Namesake's Granddaughter
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- USS Halsey (DDG 97) welcomed aboard the granddaughter of the ship's namesake for a tour of the ship ...

Australian Naval Attaché Visits USS Halsey
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The senior Royal Australian Navy (RAN) officer stationed in the U.S. visited the guided-missile dest...

Abraham Lincoln Wraps Up COMPTUEX, Certified Ready for Deployment
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group wrapped up Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the ...

New Cable Tensioning Technology Aboard Lincoln Could Save Navy Millions
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is testing a new cable spooling technology, which could save the Navy m...

Midshipmen Set Sail With Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- More than 25 Navy Reserve Officer Training Course (ROTC) midshipmen joined the Abraham Lincoln Carri...

Shoup, Halsey Strengthen Partnership with Canadian Ally
USS SHOUP, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) and USS Halsey (DDG 97) refueled with the Canadian oiler HMCS Protecteur (AOR 509...

Halsey's Boarding Teams Prepare for Action
USS HALSEY, At Sea (NNS) -- Visit, board, search and seizure teams from USS Halsey (DDG 97) completed numerous exercises July 28...

Momsen Reaches Target During Combat Mission Training
USS MOMSEN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Momsen (DDG 92) fired 60 shells downrange under the pressure of a simulated combat scenario July...

USS Cape St. George Tests Air Defense System
ABOARD USS CAPE ST. GEORGE , At Sea (NNS) -- Pacific Ocean -- USS Cape St. George (CG 71) tested its Aegis weapons system July 29 as part of the ...

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Hits COMPTUEX Grand Slam
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group completed four major exercises July 27-28 as part of Composite ...

USS Shoup's Completes Quality of Life Upgrades for Upcoming Deployment
USS SHOUP, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) celebrated the opening of a new media center July 22; one of several quality of l...

Shoup, Momsen Train for Strike Group Operations
USS SHOUP, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) and USS Momsen (DDG 92) departed Naval Station Everett, Wash., July 15 to partici...

Synthetic Training Sharpens Lincoln's Warfighting Skills
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Abraham Lincoln Strike Group participated in a three-day fleet synthetic training exercise July 7-9 ...

Lincoln Sailors, Wildlife Experts Team Up to Preserve Beach
INDIAN ISLAND, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participated in a beach cleanup on Indian Island June 24 a...

NAVSTA Everett Hosts First Women-at-Sea Symposium
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Approximately 100 Northwest region Sailors attended the Pacific Northwest Women-At-Sea Symposium, sp...

Halsey Demonstrates Anti-Submarine Warfare Prowess
USS HALSEY, At Sea (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) completed an integrated anti-submarine warfare exer...

Lincoln Celebrates Asian Pacific Culture
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- More than 600 crew members aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) celebrated Asian Pacific heritage in ...

Abraham Lincoln Completes TSTA and FEP
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) received an overall grade of outstanding after successfu...

U.S. Navy Sailors Volunteer at Canadian Community Center
VICTORIA, British Columbia (NNS) -- Sailors from guided-missile destroyers USS Halsey (DDG 97) and USS Sterett (DDG 104) volunteered to ...

USS Halsey Trains for Surface Dominance
USS HALSEY, At Sea (NNS) -- Navy guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) performed precision maneuvers, screening exercises...

Quick Response Drills Demonstrate USS Halsey's Combat Readiness
USS HALSEY, At Sea (NNS) -- Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) demonstrated tactical prowess and combat readiness...

Chief of Supply Corps Discusses Communication, Careers While Visiting USS Shoup
USS SHOUP, At Sea (NNS) -- The commander of Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), visited USS Shoup (DDG 86) April 30 to empha...

University Educators Tour USS Abraham Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted 12 professors and senior administrators from various colleges Ma...

Commander, 3rd Fleet Presents Air Medals Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet made a special trip by helicopter to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Ma...

Lincoln Sailor Saves Day
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's commanding officer awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) t...

Lincoln Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month with California Leader
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month with ...

Lincoln Continues to Push Electrical Safety
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors on board USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) have made great strides to take extra precautions and ...

Environmental Professionals Spend Earth Day Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted 10 guests from various environmental agencies April 21 to share ...

Sheltering in Style at the Navy's Newest Berth
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) became the first ship to pull into the newly reopened Berth Lima at Naval Air Sta...

SECNAV Thanks Everett Sailors and Civilians
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) visited Naval Station Everett April 12 to meet with Abraham Linco...

AIMD Uses AIRSpeed Speed in Effort to Save Time, Money
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment (AIMD) recently began im...

Lincoln Sailors Train for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Four Lincoln Sailors completed major sections of their Six Sigma Green Belt certification after Lean...

Stennis Center Honors Lincoln Sailors
SEATTLE (NNS) -- The Stennis Center for Public Service recognized three USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors April 2 ...

On Short Notice, Shoup Fires for Effect
CORONADA, Calif. (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) completed a Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) exercise while conducting operation...

Shoup Sailors Groomed for Success at Port Hueneme
USS SHOUP, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) completed an intense period of combat system maintenance and repair at the Naval ...

Financial Experts Spread Wealth of Knowledge Aboard Lincoln
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Three financial experts held a financial seminar "Moneywise in the Military" for Sailors aboard USS ...

CIWS Upgrades Keep Lincoln Combat Ready
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln successfully completed a test firing of its Close In Weapons System (CIWS) March...

Navy Knowledge Online Provides Online Training for Lincoln Sailors
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and throughout the Navy are receiving basic and advanced...

Lincoln Ready for INSURV
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) left its homeport of Everett, Wash., Feb. 23 in preparation for a mater...

Lincoln Underway for INSURV
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) left its homeport of Everett, Wash., Feb. 23 in preparation for a mater...

Lincoln Improves IT Security Through CAC Enforcement
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) became the first aircraft carrier and afloat unit in the Navy to achiev...

Community Leaders from Vulcan, Inc. Visit Lincoln
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Executives from Seattle-based Vulcan, Inc. toured the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) ...

X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Taking Shape On Board Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Personnel from the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System (N-UCAS) program team and industry partner Northr...

Lincoln Sailor Receives Bronze Star
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailor was recently awarded a bronze star medal for meritorious serv...

Lincoln Underway for Flight Deck Certification
PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) left San Diego Feb. 7 to begin flight deck certification with Carrier A...

Texas Tech Leaders Visit Navy Aircraft Carrier
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Texas Tech University (TTU) senior leadership visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to congratulate t...

Lincoln Strike Group Changes Command
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 held a change of command ceremony aboard USS Abraham Lincoln...

USS Abraham Lincoln Holds Change of Command
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) held a change of command ceremony on board ship in Eve...

Lincoln Air Department Prepares for Upcoming Certification
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Although sea trials began aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Jan. 13, the ship's Air Department Sai...

Lincoln Completes Shipyard Availability Early after Successful Sea Trials
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- After getting underway Jan. 13 for the first time in nine months, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) compl...

Lincoln Underway for Sea Trials
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departed Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) in Bremerton, Wash., for sea...

Abe's Fast Cruise Preps Sailors for Underway
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) began simulating an at sea environment Jan. 8 in prepara...

Lincoln Sailors Assemble Bikes for Less Fortunate
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors volunteered to assemble bicycles at the Annual KMPS Radio (Comp...

Lincoln Marks 41 Days DUI Free
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) marked 41 consecutive days without out a driving under the influence (D...

Lincoln Prepares for Underway with Training Drills
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln has began daily flying squad, general quarters (GQ) and integrated training team...

Lincoln Sailor Recipe Featured in Cookbook
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- Everyone has their favorite foods, and for a lot of people nothing compares to some good old fashion...

Lincoln's New Executive Officer Checks Aboard
BREMERTON, Wash (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) welcomed aboard its new executive officer Nov. 10.

"I'm tru...

Lincoln Sailor Finishes in Top Five of Marine Corps Marathon
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- A USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailor placed fifth among the 21,379 runners who crossed the finish l...

Lincoln Fired Up To Be Test Bed for New Ovens
BREMERTON, Wash (NNS) -- Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) has chosen USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to be the test bed for bra...

Lincoln Protects Sailors Ahead of Flu Season
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Health Services Department inoculated more than 2,000 Sailors Oct. 5-...

USS Abraham Lincoln Helps Sailors Kick Smoking Habit
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) recognizes the harm that smoking cigarettes can cause and offers a trea...

USS Lincoln Celebrates Postal Clerk and Storekeeper Merger
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) celebrated the postal clerk (PC), storekeeper (SK) rating merger to...

USS Momsen Hosts Vancouver High-Ranking Officials
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (NNS) -- USS Momsen (DDG 92) hosted a reception in Vancouver, British Columbia for a group of distinguished v...

Ingraham Crew Proud to Assist Citizens of Samoa
AMERICAN SAMOA (NNS) -- Ingraham, homeported in Everett, Wash., is supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) e...

Momsen Port Visit Strengthens Canadian-American Partnership
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (NNS) -- USS Momsen (DDG 92) hosted a reception for a group of distinguished visitors on Sept. 27 in Vancouve...

Lincoln First Carrier to Get LAN Upgrade
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is serving as the test-bed for a new local area network (LAN) that will...

Lincoln Sailors Continue to Earn Warfare Qualifications in PIA
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) continue to earn warfare pins during the ship's planned ...

Lincoln Sailors win Northwest Clam Chowder Cook Off
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Two USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors took gold in the All-Military Northwest Clam Chowder Cook-O...

Lincoln CPO Selectees Endure Six Week Induction
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Chief petty officer (CPO) selectees from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are making the transition from...

New Chain Gun Installation Aboard USS Ingraham
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Ingraham (FFG 61), of Destroyer Squadron 9 welcomed a new addition in July with the installation...

Lincoln Sailors Visit Seattle Children's Hospital, Offer 'Caps for Kids'
SEATTLE (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Sailors of the Year and Sailors of the Quarter visited the Children's...

Lincoln Gets "Props" During Availability
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- During the course of USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) planned incremental availability (PIA) in Bremer...

Lincoln Planned Availability on Track at Halfway Mark
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) reached the halfway point of its planned incremental availability (PIA)...

Program Provides Free Federal Certification to Sailors
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) held a class Aug. 5 to inform Sailors about the benefits of the United ...

ALFA's Summer Splash Picnic Fun for All
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- The Abraham Lincoln Family Association (ALFA) held a Summer Splash Picnic for USS Abraham Lincoln (C...

Momsen, Shoup Shine in Seafair
SEATTLE (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Momsen (DDG 92) and USS Shoup (DDG 86) got to show Seattle-area civilians a little ...

Group Sail Sharpens Critical Skills Necessary for Mission Accomplishment, Global Deployment
EVETRETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 set sail July 20 for a three-day group sail off the coast of Washingto...

Lincoln Sailors Benefit From Laser Eye Surgery
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are benefiting from corrective eye surgery at Naval Hosp...

Lincoln Aviation Ordnancemen on Target with Environment
MARYSVILLE, Wash. (NNS) -- Fifteen Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Aviation Ordnanceman Association (AOA) gave back...

Lincoln Recognized for Performance Excellence with National Award
BREMERTON, Wash (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) received the 2009 Franklin Covey Leadership Greatness Award July 27 at ...

Lincoln Hosts Domestic Violence Prevention Seminar
Bremerton, Wash., (NNS) -- To promote a better understanding of domestic violence among the crew, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) ...

CSG-9 Hosts Midshipmen for Summer Cruises
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Ships from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 hosted more than 40 first class and second class midshipmen ...

Senior Chief Re-enlists on Historic Bremerton Landmark
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- A Sailor from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) re-enlisted in the machinery room at the top of a histori...

Lincoln's Deck Department Beats Anchor Chain Deadline
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)'s Deck Department successfully refurbished 720 feet of its anchor chain...

Lincoln Sailor Applies Life's Lessons to Navy Career
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- A Sailor stationed aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) recently had the story of his journey from Gh...

College Opportunities Benefit Lincoln Sailors
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) have taken advantage of the many college degree opportun...

Lincoln Sailor Tours with All-USA, Navy Basketball Teams
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- A Sailor from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) recently returned from playing basketball with the All-Na...

Lincoln Sailor Throws First Pitch for Kitsap Bluejackets
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- A Sailor from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) helped kickoff the baseball team Kitsap Bluejackets' mili...

Diversity Council Promotes Unity on Lincoln
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Diversity Council met June 24 to brainstorm ideas on promoting awaren...

Aircraft Carrier Uses Innovative Ideas for Realistic Training
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors from Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Air Department found a uni...

Lincoln Sailors Stay Sharp in Damage Control
SEATTLE (NNS) -- Twenty-three Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) took part in an immersive, one-day damage con...

CCSG-9 Focuses on Sailors' PIA Concerns
NAVAL BASE BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- The commander of Carrier Strike Group 9 visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to meet with Sailors an...

Abraham Lincoln Embodies Navy Ethos to Ensure Mission Readiness
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) have worked side-by-side since th...

Lincoln Sailor Helps Bring Closure for Families Four Decades after Helo Crash in Vietnam
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- A USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailor volunteered for a Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) miss...

Lincoln Chief Maximizes Distance Learning Options, Flexibility
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- One Sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) took part in distance-learning courses and used a per...

Lincoln Takes Stock in Advance of Earth Day
Bremerton, Wash. (NNS) -- The Navy is celebrating the 39th anniversary of Earth Day April 22 by ensuring disposables are recyc...

CCSG9 hosts Prosperity Partnership Military Cluster
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 9 hosted a Prosperity Partner Military Cluster tour on board ...

Abraham Lincoln's AIMD Nominated For Phoenix Award
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) was nominated for the Secretary of Defense Maintenance (Phoenix) Award ...

Lincoln Receives Ney Memorial Award
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) received the 2009 Edward F. Ney Memorial Award for outstanding food ser...

Habitat For Humanity, Abe Help Seattle-area Locals
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) volunteered March 7 to take part in a Habitat for Humanity...

Abe Sailor Named Radiation Health Technician of the Year
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- A Sailor from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) was recognized with the Navy's 2008 Radiation Health Tech...

USS Abraham Lincoln Embarks Dozens of Local Leaders
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Five groups of distinguished visitors including congressional aides and the mayors of Everett and Ma...

DESRON 9 NSFS Certified, Ready to Support Maritime Strategy
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9, part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, completed Naval Sur...

Lincoln Tests New Environment-friendly Flight Deck Agent
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, at sea (NNS) -- Initial testing for the Mobile Cleaning Reclaim Recycle System (MCRRS) vehicle developed by the Offi...

Abe's Leaders Pleased by Shipyard Efforts
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Leaders from commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) visited Puget S...

Lincoln Sailors Improve Fall Fitness Scores
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72)Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) of fall 2008 results have been calcu...

Lincoln Creates New Intel Department
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) became the fifth out of 10 aircraft carriers to add the Intelligence De...

USS Abraham Lincoln Assists in Medevac At Sea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) assisted in a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) from a Liberian-flagged merc...

Naval Aviators Conduct First Carrier Landings Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, at sea (NNS) -- For the first time since 2004, USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) flight deck served as a training groun...

Lincoln Honored for Retention Record
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) achieved a milestone by making the Navy's Retention Honor Roll fourth q...

Shipboard Life is a Family Affair Aboard Carrier
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- One of the biggest challenges Sailors face is deploying for several months at a time away from their...

USS Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After Successful Deployment to 5th, 7th Fleets
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) returns to its homeport of Everett, Wash., Oct. 12 after a successful s...

CCSG-9 Holds Change of Command
NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (NNS) -- Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 9 held a change of command ceremony Oct. 9 aboard USS Abraham...

CVW-2 Changes Command in Elevated Style
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 held an airborne change of command ceremony Oct. 6.

In a display ...

Lincoln Strike Group Returns to San Diego, Air Wing Departs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group pulled into San Diego Oct. 8, after a seven-month deploymen...

Abe Sailor Reunites with Family While Deployed
LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (NNS) -- One USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailor reunited with his family Sept. 15 during the ship's recent p...

Sailors Aid Less Fortunate at Thai Social Center
Pattaya, Thailand (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) took time Sept. 13 from their recent port visit to Pattaya...

Thai Navy, Embassy Officials Visit Lincoln
SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) -- Thailand military and embassy staff members visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) to tour the ship an...

Cambodian Officials Pay Visit to Abe
SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) -- Cambodian military and embassy staff members paid a visit to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sept. 10, ...

USS Abraham Lincoln hosts Chairman, Key Commanders
NORTH ARABIAN SEA (NNS) -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and several senior military officials visited USS Abraham ...

Six Figure Salary Surpassed in Favor of Blue and Gold
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- After working 16 years as a division manager, managing 214 deli departments for a major supermarket ...

Airman Recognized as CCSG's BJOQ
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 9 announced the Bluejacket o...

Former Olympian, Lincoln Sailor Shares Dreams of Gold
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- On the eve of the 29th Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) learned one of ...

USS Momsen Visits Cyprus
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (NNS) -- USS Momsen (DDG 92) departed July 27 after a two-day port visit to Cyprus.

During the visit...

Steel Beach Picnic Brings Abe Sailors Together
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) gathered on the flight deck for a steel beach picnic Jul...

Lincoln Welcomes New Dental Officer
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Health Services Department welcomed its new senior dental officer June ...

Lincoln Sailors Rock Steel Beach Picnic
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors performed as the band "Death by Chicken," during USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) steel beach ...

Lincoln Makes Retention Honor Roll
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) made the retention honor roll for the first time in years July 20. This...

Lincoln Sailors Tapped to Join Blue Angels
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- Two Sailors from the combat-proven "Lancers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, embarked with ...

Abraham Lincoln Health Services Implements First-Responder Process
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Health Services Department developed a new first-responder process July...

Destroyer Momsen Celebrates Independence Day
USS MOMSEN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Momsen (DDG 92) celebrated July 4 with a re-enactment of the signing of the Decla...

New Medical Officer Takes Reins of Lincoln's Health Services
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A new senior medical officer charged with taking care of the physical and mental healthcare of all S...

VAW-116 'Sun Kings' Change Hands While Deployed
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 changed hands during a change of command ceremony conducte...

HSL-47 Leaders Change Command In-Flight
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- An air lead change took place within Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 47 for the first...

HS-2 Changes Command While Underway
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 2, held a change of command ceremony aboard USS Abraham Linc...

Lincoln SAR Swimmers Make Waters Safer
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- As USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) approaches the midway point of its scheduled seven-month deployment,...

Coalition Officers Visit USS Abraham Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN At Sea (NNS) -- Members of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) serving in Bahrain visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72...

GQ Drills Increase Lincoln Sailors' Readiness to Respond
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- After completing a work day of 12 hours or more, Sailors aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ab...

Abraham Lincoln Sailors Celebrate Asian-Pacific Heritage
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- A USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) chief petty officer served as guest speaker for June 5 Asian-Pacific ...

Lincoln Quartermaster Lends Expertise
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- On loan from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), a quartermaster (QM) returned from a two-month additional...

Lincoln Surgeon Critical on Deployment
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Health Services Department's general surgeon has completed 80 surgical ...

USS Russell Participates in Exercise Khunjar Haad
USS RUSSELL, At Sea (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) participated in Exercise Khunjar Haad, a four-day ...

New SUPPO Reports to Abraham Lincoln
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) received a new supply officer (SUPPO), May 21.

Cmdr. Martin F....

CG 53, Abe's blanket of defense
ABOARD USS MOBILE BAY (NNS) -- Guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) keeps a close watch on USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Grou...

Abe Sailors' Experience Middle East Culture, Port Visit
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors experience their first port visit in the Middle East, May 23-27, during ...

USS Curts, Pakistani Navy Participate in Officer Exchange Program
USS CURTS, At Sea (NNS) -- Officers from USS Curts (FFG 38) and the Pakistani Navy participated in a personnel exchange as part...

Abraham Lincoln Sailor, Native Hawaiian, Teaches Hula to Shipmates
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailor and native Hawaiian teaches hula to shipmates in preparation o...

Lincoln's Air Department V-4 Division Keeps Aircraft Flying
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- With the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group reaching the one-third completion point of its seven-m...

NAVCENT Deputy Commander Visits USS Abraham Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Deputy Commander, U.S. Navy Central Forces Command (NAVCENT), visited Sailors of the Lincoln Car...

CENTCOM Operations Director Visits USS Abraham Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Director of Operations U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti and ...

Lincoln Hip Hop, Rap Forum Keeps Morale High
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- As the Sailors on board USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hit the one-third completion mark of their sche...

USS Shoup Tows Disabled Dhow to Safety
GULF OF ADEN (NNS) -- While conducting operations as part of Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, USS Shoup (DDG 86) assisted a ...

Lincoln Celebrates Day of Prayer
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Seven weeks into their seven-month deployment, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors made time to cel...

Kestrels Doing Their Part Since 1985
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 are helping provide regional security as part of...

Lincoln Tops Carrier Donations to Navy Relief
AT SEA (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Commanding Officer Capt. Patrick Hall broadcasted over the ship's 1MC...

Abe Hosts Indonesian Visitors for Tour, Air Demos
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Ambassadors and senior military officials from Indonesia visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for a ...

USS Curts Welcomed in Malaysia
LUMUT, Malaysia (NNS) -- USS Curts (FFG 38) departed Lumut, Malaysia April 22 following a scheduled five-day port visit, wher...

Brunei Visit Offers Momsen Sailors Cross-cultural Experiences
MUARA HARBOR, Brunei (NNS) -- USS Momsen (DDG 92) departed Muara Harbor, Brunei, April 20, after the crew spent three days explori...

CSG9 Ships Participate in Singapore PASSEX
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Ships and aircraft from Carrier Strike Group 9 and the Republic of Singapore Navy conducted a Passin...

Abraham Lincoln Sailors Give Back to Singapore
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- More than 170 Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) gave back to the Singapore community during ...

Abraham Lincoln Sailors Help Beautify Singaporean School
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors contributed to U.S. Navy tradition and helped beautify a school...

Lincoln MWR Offers Added Excitement in Singapore
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- From wild nights at a safari to fun-filled days exploring Singapore, USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) ...

CCSG 9 Hosts Sunset Reception in Singapore
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 9 Rear Adm. Scott Van Buskirk and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72...

USS Shoup Holds Change of Command Ceremony
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) held a change of command ceremony April 19 in Singapore.

Cmdr. Michael ...

USS Russell Navigates Uncharted Waters with Ship's Blog
SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- USS Russell's (DDG 59) Web log is having an impact on the World Wide Web since its debut two weeks a...

USS Curts Welcomed in Saipan
Saipan (NNS) -- USS Curts (FFG 38) departed Saipan April 9 after a four-day port visit on the tropical island in the...

Abraham Lincoln Award Winners Visit D.C.
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Three USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Leadership Award winners visited the nation's capital Feb. 24-25 ...

Lincoln Sailors Honor Service Members with Burial At Sea Ceremony
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- As USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) wrapped up the first week of a scheduled seven-month deployment Marc...

SECNAV Views ASW Exercise Aboard Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The Honorable Donald C. Winter, Secretary of the Navy, and several reporters visited the USS Abraham...

Commander, Naval Air Forces visits Lincoln
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Commander, Naval Air Forces, Vice Adm. Thomas Kilcline Jr., challenged officers and chiefs aboard US...

'Unexpected Company' Arrives for Lincoln Strike Group's COMTUEX
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Strike Group 9 will have a bit of "Unexpected Company" duri...

Lincoln Welcomes Canadian Guests at Reception Banquet
VICTORIA, British Columbia (NNS) -- Guests from Victoria, British Columbia, as well as visiting Sailors from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship...

Lincoln Friends and Family See the Crew in Action
STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA (NNS) -- Friends and family of Sailors stationed aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) were treated to an up-cl...

Lincoln a Star in San Diego's Sea and Air Parade
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) joined other U.S. Navy ships and airc...

Lincoln Achieves Outstanding Grade During TSTA/FEP
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) blazed through its Tailored Ship’s Training Availability (TSTA) and Fin...

Lincoln Sea Sparrow Missiles Impact Multiple Targets During Exercise
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) tested its defensive capabilities, Aug. 13 when it fired four RIM-7P NA...

Lincoln Gym Offers Exercise With an Ocean View
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Jogging with an incredible view of the ocean is now possible aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). No...

Movie Exec Brings New Flick to Lincoln Sailors
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors had a chance to see the newly released movie, “Rescue Dawn,” while underway aboard USS Abrah...

Lou Holtz Talks Teamwork on Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Legendary football coach Lou Holtz paid a visit to the Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) J...

Lincoln Leaves San Diego, Begins TSTA
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) wrapped up two weeks of training and certification with a scheduled por...

Flight Deck Certification Gets Lincoln Back In Business
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) got a lot noisier ...

Lincoln Provides Everett Closer Look
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) opened its brow, hangar bay and flight deck to members of the public Ju...

Lincoln Comes Home, Again
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- A feeling of anticipation swept the crew of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship entered its hom...

Lincoln Heads to Sea Following Nine Months in Dry Dock
USS Abraham Lincoln, at Sea (NNS) -- Over the course of the last nine months, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) underwent several alterations,...

Lincoln Completes Final Fast Cruise, Begins Sea Trials
PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) spent the final days of its nine-month stay in Naval Base Kitsap Bremer...

Lincoln Changes Command
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Capt. Patrick D. Hall relieved Capt. C. Andrew McCawley as commanding officer of the Nimitz-class ai...

Abe Lincoln Pays Visit to CVN 72
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Former president Abraham Lincoln paid a visit to Sailors aboard his namesake ship USS Abraham Lincol...

Everett Sailors Participate in Summer Bash "Kick Off"
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Everett hosted Summer Bash Kickoff for th...

CSG 9 Hits the Deck Running on USS Abraham Lincoln
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- In the two months since assuming command of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, Rear Adm. Scott Van Buskir...

Lincoln Cryptologic Technicians Ready for Change
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- The needs of the Navy are always changing. For four USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors, their live...

Lincoln Outfitted With New Pri-Fly Equipment
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Flight operations aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) will never again be the same following the ove...

NRD NW Holds Training Aboard Lincoln
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted Sailors from Naval Recruiting District (NRD) Portland for the di...

DESRON 9 Changes Leadership
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Capt. James T. Loeblein relieved Capt. Jeffry A. Harley as Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 commodore i...

Lincoln’s Menu Just Keeps Getting Better
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) S-2 division of Supply Department introduced the crew to the Navy’s n...

“Underway” Training Prepares Crew For Sea
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are participating in shipwide exercises beginning March ...

Van Buskirk Assumes Command of Abraham Lincoln Strike Group
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Rear Adm. Scott Van Buskirk relieved Rear Adm. John W. Goodwin as Commander Carrier Strike Group (CS...

Lincoln Sailors Judge School Science Fair
BREMERTON, Wash (NNS) -- Five Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) volunteered their time to talk to students and judge ...

Deck Department Gives Abe “That New Ship Look”
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- As of March, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) (Abe) has a new paint job thanks to the Sailors from the s...

Lincoln’s Hangar Bay Getting a Makeover
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- At Puget Sound Naval Shipyard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is taking another step toward operati...

Pacific Fleet Commander Visits Lincoln
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Gary Roughead, visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) March 7, and s...

Navy Cash Now Available Aboard Lincoln
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Navy Cash, a fully automated money-management system, is now available aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (C...

Lincoln Sailors Visit Seattle Veterans
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) visited the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Seattle on Feb. 1...

Sailors Of the Year Visit Abraham Lincoln Museum
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors of the Year (SOY) aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) visited the Abraham Lincoln Museum in ...

Lincoln Flight Deck Readies for Operations
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- While USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) undergoes routine maintenance and repairs at Puget Sound Naval Sh...

USS Abraham Lincoln Selects Senior Sailor Of the Year
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Senior Sailor of the Year (SOY) is heading to San Diego next month ...

Fleet Master Chief Challenges Lincoln First Class Petty Officers
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- U.S. Pacific Fleet Master Chief (SS/SW) Rick D. West challenged the first class petty officers aboar...

Lincoln Fire Team Keeps Workers and Projects Safe
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- While USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) has been accomplishing its Dry-Dock Planned Incremental Availabil...

Lincoln Dentist Performs New Procedure
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- A dentist aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) used a creative solution in dental technology to help ...

Lincoln INDOC Sailors Gather for Pizza and Football
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- More than 100 Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Beach Detachment Sailors joined their shipmates Jan. 21 for a...

USS Abraham Lincoln Gets Navy Cash
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) will have a new way to withdraw money and make purchases...

Lincoln Pauses For Safety Stand Down
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) took time to refocus the carrier's ongoing safety effort...

Lincoln Ahead Of Schedule
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) left the dry dock on Dec. 18, ahead of schedule and under budget becuas...

Lincoln Sailor Awarded Bronze Star for Service In Iraq
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- Chief Boatswain’s Mate (SW/AW) Brian Cissell was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Dec. 8 aboard USS Abr...

Lincoln Sailor Reenlists on Monday Night Football
SEATTLE, Wash. (NNS) -- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class David Knoll raised his right hand and pledged another...

Lincoln Recognizes Diversity
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sponsored diversity training Dec. 8 at Naval Base Kitsap, emphasizing h...

Lincoln Sailors Help Veterans
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participated in a community relations (COMREL) project Nov...

Lincoln Enters Dry Dock
BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) entered Dry Dock #6 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Mainte...

Abraham Lincoln Wraps Up Deployment 2006
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) returned to her homeport of Everett, Wash., Aug. 8 following a five-and...

‘Save A Life Tour’ Visits Lincoln Mess Decks
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- The Navy has unveiled a new tool in its effort to educate Sailors on the hazards of drunken driving....

Air Power Demonstration Wows Lincoln Tigers, Crew
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- Crew members and guests aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) were treated to a display of the formida...

Lincoln Wraps Up RIMPAC, Heads Home
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departed Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, July 29, after the final w...

Air Wing 2 Sailor Blue Angel Bound
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 master chief petty officer has been selected as a member of the Blue Ange...

Lincoln Hosts Australian Parliament Members
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted six members of the Australian Parliament July 9 as a part of bie...

Abe Hosts 3,000 Visitors During Deployment
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted more than 3,000 Distinguished Visitors (DV), public visitors and...

USS Shoup Holds Change Of Command Ceremony in Pearl Harbor
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- Cmdr. Mark A. Johnson relieved Cmdr. Christopher H. Halton as commanding officer of the Aegis destro...

Lincoln Focuses On Senior PO INDOC Course
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Leaders aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are focusing on a new Senior Petty Officer Indoctrinatio...

Lincoln Underway For RIMPAC 06
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) got underway from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, July 5, to participate in sever...

Lincoln Pumps 25 Million Gallons Of Fuel, Celebrates Landmark
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) Air Department’s V-4 division set a milestone June 15 as the ship rea...

Lincoln Visits Pearl Harbor, To Commence RIMPAC
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is visiting Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, June 30, before partici...

ALCSG Enters U.S. 3rd Fleet AOR
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) entered the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of res...

HS-2 Participates In Naval Special Warfare Training During Valiant Shield ‘06
AGANA, Guam (NNS) -- As part of Exercise Valiant Shield ‘06, a detachment of Sailors from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squad...

Shoup Celebrates Fourth Birthday During Valiant Shield ‘06
USS SHOUP, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) turned 4 years old June 22 while participating in Exercise Valiant Shield ’06, a ...

ALCSG Wraps Up Exercise Valiant Shield ‘06
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) concluded its participation in Exercis...

AICs Control Air Space, CSG Defense During Valiant Shield ‘06
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- In support of Exercise Valiant Shield, June 19-23, air-intercept controllers (AIC) stationed aboard ...

ALCSG Pursues Undersea Threats During Valiant Shield ‘06
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- During Exercise Valiant Shield ’06, the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) is...

Hornets Bring Multi-Mission Capability to Valiant Shield
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 are participating in Exercise Valiant Shie...

Lincoln Hosts Foreign Military Observers During Valiant Shield ‘06
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Twenty-two foreign military officials and civilians visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) June 17-18,...

ALCSG Participates in PASSEX with JMSDF
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) participated in a Passing Exercise (PA...

EODMU11 Det. 9 Sailors Train With JMSDF EOD
SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, Detachment 9, from Naval Air Station ...

Russell Departs Sukumo, Japan
SUKUMO, Japan (NNS) -- USS Russell (DDG 59) departed Sukumo, Japan, after a successful port visit, June 1.

This wa...

Midshipmen Aboard Lincoln for Summer Cruise
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is hosting Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy and colleges througho...

Lincoln Sailors Say “So Long” to Sasebo Following Port Call
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departed Naval Base Sasebo, Japan, May 29 after spending four days in p...

USC Alumni Discover Common Roots At 20,000 ft
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Two Naval Aviators flying an airborne early warning patrol over the South China Sea discovered they ...

USS Abraham Lincoln Enters Port Of Sasebo
SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) arrived in Sasebo, Japan, May 25 for a scheduled port visit.

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Lincoln Hosts Prince of Brunei
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Prince Mohamed, along with several government officials, the heads of Brunei’s armed forces and Char...

EODMU 11 Trains With Singapore Navy EOD
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 11, Detachment 9, spent time diving and training wit...

Lincoln Sailor Wins National Leadership Award
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A Sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) won a national award recognizing outstanding leadership...

U.S. Ambassador, Indonesian Officials Visit Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- B. Lynn Pascoe, U.S. ambassador to Indonesia, and several officials from the Indonesian government a...

Lincoln Departs Singapore After Successful Port Visit
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) got underway from Changi Naval Base in Singapore May 1, after a success...

ALCSG Sailors Paint Childrens’ Home
PATTAYA, Thailand (NNS) -- A group of Sailors from the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) spent a portion of their li...

Shoup Sailors Excel At VBSS Mission
USS SHOUP, At Sea (NNS) -- The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG), conducting missions in the Western Pa...

Lincoln Returns To Singapore For Port Visit
SINGAPORE (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) returned to Singapore April 27, after a brief at-sea period following a...

ALCSG Sailors Give Quality Time To Pattaya Orphanage
PATTAYA, Thailand (NNS) -- Sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group took part in a community service ...

Lincoln CSG Participates In PASSEX With Royal Thai Navy
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, teamed up with the Royal Tha...

Lincoln Strike Group Departs Thailand
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Ships of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) got under way April 24 after ...

Lincoln Makes History Pierside In Laem Chebang
LAEM CHEBANG, Thailand (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) made history April 20, mooring in Laem Chebang, Thailand, the first tim...

ALCSG Conducts Pass-In-Review In South China Sea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) participated in the time-honored naval...

HSL-47, USS Russell Assist Vessel in Distress
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A crew from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) (HSL) 47 assisted a vessel in distress in the...

Mobile Bay Strengthens Interoperability With Hong Kong
USS MOBILE BAY, At Sea (NNS) -- Guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) participated in flight operations with the Hong Kong G...

Abraham Lincoln Wraps Up Hong Kong Port Call
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The men and women of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) wrapped up a port...

USS Abraham Lincoln Visits Hong Kong
HONG KONG (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pulled into Hong Kong April 6, following five weeks of exercises in the...

Lincoln Celebrates CPO Birthday in Style
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The chief petty officers (CPO) of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 gathered...

Lincoln Wraps Up Successful Exercise, Heads for Port
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Following the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group’s participation in bilateral Recepti...

Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Partners with Republic of Korea
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted several Republic of Korea (ROK) military officials during Foal E...

CSG 9 Participates in Foal Eagle 06
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, led by Rear Adm. J. W. Goodwin, embarked on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 7...

PASSEX Builds American, Japanese Teamwork
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), flagship for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, teamed up with the Japan Ma...

CSG 9 Participates in Exercise with JMSDF
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At sea (NNS) -- Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 participated in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Japan Maritime Sel...

Carrier Strike Group 9 Enters 7th Fleet AOR
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At sea (NNS) -- Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, led by Rear Adm. J. W. Goodwin embarked on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72...

Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Conducts Undersea Warfare Training
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- At the kickoff of its latest Western Pacific deployment, the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier St...

Navy Auto Source Provides Sailors Dream Rides
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), with the help of Congress, are taking advantage of Navy...

ALCSG Takes A Day To Consider The Importance Of Safety
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The men and women of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) took time during ...

RSEP Briefs Give ALCSG Sailors Heads-Up on Pacific Region
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) have the opportunity to atten...

Lincoln Strike Group Underway
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) left its homeport of Naval Station Everett, Wash., Feb. 27 under gray s...

Abe SOYs Discover Land of Lincoln
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) Sailors of the Year (SOY) got a chance to get closer to America’s six...

Lincoln SOYs Battle at RTC’s ‘Battle Stations’
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) 2005 Sailors of the Year (SOY), along with almost three dozen other S...

Lincoln Ready for Anything During Surge Sustainment Training
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) left its homeport of Everett, Wash., and began transiting south toward ...

CCSG 9 Sailors Lend a Helping Hand to Local Community
MARYSVILLE, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors from Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 9 aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) recently c...

Lincoln Sailors Pitch In on Mississippi Gulf Coast
LONG BEACH, Miss. (NNS) -- A team of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors used their Thanksgiving leave, usually spent with fam...

Lincoln Preparing for Critical January Inspection
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors are getting a head start on the upcoming Board of Inspection an...

CCSG 9 Sets Sail for JTFEX
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group, led by Rear Adm. Bill Goodwin, is participati...

Abe, CVW-2 Stay "Ready" With Quarterly Surge Training
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (Abe) (CVN 72) rejoined Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 and its more than 2,000 attache...

Lincoln Storekeepers Start Pilot Program to Improve Supply Process
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) Supply Department’s S-8 Division Sailors have developed a prototype i...

Lincoln Closes Hispanic Heritage Month in Fine Fashion
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) celebrated the role of Hispanic-Americans in the Navy an...

Abe Photo Mate Takes Home Coveted Media Award
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailor was chosen as the 2005 Walter L. Richardson Pacific Fleet Phot...

Rear Adm. Goodwin Assumes Command of CCSG 9
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Rear Adm. J.W. (Bill) Goodwin assumed command of Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 9, Sept. 7.

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Abe, CVW-2 Complete Surge Sustainment Training
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 completed quarterly surge sustainment trai...

Lincoln to Start Recycling Inport and Underway
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Starting in September, Naval Station Everett and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) (Abe) are teaming up t...

Lincoln Sailors Take in Classic Rock Fest
DARRINGTON, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors attended a classic rock festival at the Darrington Rodeo ground...

Lincoln Sailors Donate Blood for Fellow Service Members Worldwide
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) lined up to donate to a blood drive held by the Armed Se...

Abe Welcomes New CMC into Fold
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- With the retirement of Command Master Chief CMDCM (SW/AW) John O'Banion, CMDCM (AW/SW/NAC) Michael A...

Lincoln Memorabilia Finds Home Aboard Abe
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Abraham Lincoln will be more than just a spirit and a namesake for USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), tha...

Lincoln Beach Detachment Sailors Stay Busy When Ship is at Sea
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Beach Detachment, made up of Lincoln Sailors who are not able to get un...

Sailors Gather for Memorial Day Remembrance
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- Hundreds of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Naval Station (NAVSTA) Everett Sailors joined their shi...

Lincoln, Cuauhtemoc Sailors Connect in Name of Seafaring
TACOMA, Wash. (NNS) -- More than 44 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors volunteered to represent the Navy here at Tacoma's...

Abe Says Goodbye to its Top Enlisted Man
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) said farewell to Command Master Chief (SW/AW) John O’Banion, Abe’s seni...

Lincoln Deck Department Sailors Bridge Gap Between Past and Present
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Members of USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) 1st Division recently visited World War II veterans at the...

Lincoln Drops Brows for Independence Day
EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), in conjunction with Naval Station (NAVSTA) Everett, Wash., opened its ...

Lincoln, CVW-2 to Return to Sea for Surge Upkeep
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Following their return from Operation Unified Assistance in March and a brief in-port period, USS Ab...

Abraham Lincoln Answers the Call in Banda Aceh
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 have been answering the call ...

Lincoln Sailors Protect Against Tropical Diseases
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- Since USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) arrived on station off the coast of Indonesia Jan. 1 to provide s...

ATO Keeps Relief Workers, Supplies Flying
ABOARD ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Off the coast of Sumatra (NNS) -- Since the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ALCSG) arrived off the coast of Indones...

Lincoln Sailors Design Potable Water System, Deliver Water to Banda Aceh
OFF THE COAST OF SUMATRA (NNS) -- Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) Engineering Department Repair Division designed a potabl...

Crowder Takes CCDG-3's Helm
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- Rear Adm. William Crowder relieved Rear Adm. Jacob Shuford as commander of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN ...

Hollywood Joins Abe Underway to Film 'Stealth'
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln welcomed aboard more than 80 people from Columbia Pictures and Backbreaker Films...

Lincoln's Flight Deck Readies for Prime Time
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- In order to re-qualify the ship's flight deck, Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted a ...

UUV Use In Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Recounted
KEYPORT, Wash. (NNS) -- Although the Iraqi regime collapsed quickly in the face of advancing coalition forces during Operati...

Abe Sailors Watch the Skies
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Picture thousands of miles of sky stretching above you with a few hundred planes flying through that...

Seven Lincoln Sailors Reach Pinnacle of Their Career
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCON, At Sea (NNS) -- Two stars above an anchor collar device can now be seen on the uniforms of seven newly selected mast...

E-2C Hawkeye, OIF’s ‘Eye in the Sky’
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Lt.j.g. Sam Kesler, a Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) Squadron 113 pilot, is sitting behind his...

5th Fleet Drops in to Say 'Well Done'
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Vice Adm. Timothy Keating, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet, returned to USS A...

EA-6Bs Are on the Prowl
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The EA-6B Prowler is one unique aircraft. Its ability to support strike aircraft is unparalleled, an...

Abe Helps Start Operation Iraqi Freedom
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- In the early morning hours of March 20, the dispersal of U.S. Air Force F-117 bombers and missile la...

USS Abraham Lincoln Helps Prepare to Send News to the World
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) recently invited several news organizations to participate in a coopera...

Navy’s Top Leaders Visit USS Abraham Lincoln
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) hosted two of the Navy’s top leaders recently, as it began its eighth m...

CARIT Instructor Teaches Benefits Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Everyone in the military is entitled to know their benefits, yet many people make the transition fro...

USS Abraham Lincoln Observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln’s American Heritage Committee held an observance for Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...

USS Abraham Lincoln’s Dental Department Keeps Battle Group Sailors Smiling
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Dental care is one quality-of-life issue USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Sailors don’t have to worry ab...

USS Abraham Lincoln Exceeds CFC Goal
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Every year, the U.S. Navy joins together with hundreds of local, national and international supporte...

USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors Get the “Right Spirit”
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) command Drug/Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) sponsored a “Right Spirit...

Small Texas Town Gives Abe Two Helmsmen
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Quartermaster Seaman Jeremy West joined the Navy to see what the world outside of his small hometown...

Country Star Treats Abraham Lincoln Sailors to Live Show
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Country singer and songwriter Trace Adkins came to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for Thanksgiving, aw...

USO Brings Entertainment to USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Gen. Tommy R. Franks, commander of U.S. Central Command, led a troupe of entertainers featuring Wayn...

USS Abraham Lincoln Families Celebrate Their Sailors
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Part of the dynamic of a military family is coping with separation. It is simply one of those hard f...

Pacific Naval Air Forces’ Force Master Chief Visits Abe
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Pacific Naval Air Forces' Force Master Chief, Keith Goosby, visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Dec...

Dental Technician Named Abraham Lincoln's Blue Jacket of the Quarter
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Dental Technician 3rd Class Rebekah Middleton wakes up day after day on the same aircraft carrier a...

Abraham Lincoln Battle Group Remembers Sept. 11
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- A year ago on the morning of Sept.11, millions of Americans and citizens around the world could not...

Natives of Former Soviet Union Call Abe Home
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- The melting pot -- America is known for this because it is a mixture of cultures and ethnicities fr...

Tomcatters Get New Commanding Officer
ABOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Cmdr. Paul A. Haas, a native of Indianapolis, relieved Cmdr. Victor R. Olivarez as the commanding o...

MOBI is Revolutionizing Ship Safety
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- During its deployment, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) will be part of the evaluation process that wil...

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