USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Motorcycle Club displayed their rides at Huntington Hall April 22 to kick off the riding season and promote motorcycle safety during a special command track and field event.

The club serves as a mentorship group to all Sailors interested in motorcycle riding, educates new riders about personal protective gear, provides information on the different styles of bikes and ensures everyone is aware of the safety requirements for the Navy and the state of Virginia.

"We like to teach things such as how to ride in groups, how to ride solo, and how to make yourself more visible while riding," said Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class Justin King. "After our meetings, we like to schedule safety rides to make sure everyone is practicing the things we discuss in our meetings."

In addition to monthly meetings, the group also incorporates outreach events into their safety rides to keep Lincoln Sailors doing positive things for the local community. In support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the group donated money and supplies to a local women's shelter.

King added that the club, which meets monthly, provides a sense of camaraderie to the command, bringing Sailors of all different ages and backgrounds together to learn from one another.

"We're here to answer any questions for people, teach them what all the requirements are, and what path they need to go through to be a proficient rider in the military," said Master Chief Machinist's Mate Christopher Foster.

Lincoln is currently undergoing a Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News.

Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz-class to undergo an RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet and will continue to be a vital part of the nation's defense.

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