Lincoln tire shop keeps aircraft rolling

The Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department’s Tire and Wheel Work Center 51E, or tire shop, on board USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) assures that every aircraft has well-built wheel assemblies on them. Since the beginning of cruise in mid-March, Abe’s tire shop has validated more than 376 wheels as “Ready For Issue.” The tire shop performs inspections, breakdowns, repairs, and reassembly of aircraft tire and wheel assemblies for aircraft deployed with Carrier Air Wing 2 embarked on CVN 72, said Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic (AW) Mike McBride, of Wichita, Kan., the branch chief for the tire shop.
August 14, 2008
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Lincoln Sailors experience New Zealand ship

Ten Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) had the opportunity to visit the Royal New Zealand Navy Frigate HMNZS Te Mana (F111) and experience another nation’s navy during a crew exchange. During the Sailors’ time aboard Te Mana, they were able to tour the ship, enjoy lunch and learn about New Zealand Sailors.
August 7, 2008
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Baptism immerses Abe Sailors in renewal

Prior to the main activities planned for USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)s recent steel beach picnic, 13 Sailors were baptized on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier while deployed to the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet area of responsibility. As the bright sun rose high above the ocean waters and the flight deck the Sailors walked across the flight deck toward a standing wooden cross and tub full of water. Lincoln Command Chaplain, Cmdr. John Swanson described a baptism as not only being immersed in water, but water being used as a visible symbol of washing away sins, used with God’s word and by His command.
August 7, 2008
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Baptism immerses Abe Sailors in renewal

Prior to the main activities planned for USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)s recent steel beach picnic, 13 Sailors were baptized on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier while deployed to the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet area of responsibility. As the bright sun rose high above the ocean waters and the flight deck the Sailors walked across the flight deck toward a standing wooden cross and tub full of water. Lincoln Command Chaplain, Cmdr. John Swanson described a baptism as not only being immersed in water, but water being used as a visible symbol of washing away sins, used with God’s word and by His command.
August 7, 2008
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Steel beach picnic brings Abe Sailors together

Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) recently took a break from their schedules to gather on the flight deck for a steel beach picnic. Sailors put work on the back-burner and engaged in various sporting events, listened to music performed by Lincoln’s own rock band, Death By Chicken, and DJ Onitap of the ship’s KRUZ Radio, and ate barbecue.
August 7, 2008
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Navigation steers Abe in the right direction

Every Sailor aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), whether they’re a culinary specialist, air traffic controller, or master-at-arms, each plays an important role in how the ship runs. But who makes sure the ship and crew get to where they’re going safely? Quartermasters assigned to Lincoln’s Navigation Department are responsible for plotting courses and driving the ship to where it needs to be.
August 7, 2008
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Abe’s Flight Deck Control keeps aircraft in motion

It is a training environment — tense, but highly coordinated. Flight Deck Control is bustling with activity on board the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier currently deployed to the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Sailors in float coats of all colors are coming in to the space relaying information. A buzz of voices fills the room. A Yellow Shirt sits observing and listening. He watches the situation unfolding on the flight deck.
July 31, 2008
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Everett MA’s train Sea Cadets

Sea cadets from the Naval Sea Cadets Corps (NSCC) received Master-at-arms (MA) training at Naval Station Everett (NSE), July 16. The mission of NSCC is to provide American youth with a positive drug- and alcohol-free environment which promotes esprit de corps, fosters leadership, open the pupils’ eyes to opportunities through hands-on training and to give them guidance in becoming productive, mature adults. According to MA1 (SW) Doug Terou, NSE instructor, the sea cadets will receive the training for two weeks.
July 24, 2008
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Everett Sailors get tips on educational opportunities

Naval Station Everett held its annual education fair for Sailors, their spouses and Department of Defense civilians at the Commons, July 21. Naval College Office invited more than 20 local and national colleges with hundreds of degrees to choose, all with one purpose in mind – that of helping Sailors to advance or begin their educational goals.
July 24, 2008
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Lincoln begins first-responder medical process

“Medical emergency, medical emergency” is an announcement Sailors often hear over the 1MC on board USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). For Health Services Department this announcement is critical. A medical emergency response team is always ready to respond. Chief Hospital Corpsman (SW/AW) Russell Cole is one of the senior corpsmen that coordinates the medical emergency response teams. He said the department developed a new process of responding to medical emergencies in order to reduce the amount of 1MC announcements in case it’s a simple case and not an actual emergency.
July 17, 2008
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