Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Weston of Sedley, Calif., loa...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Weston of Sedley, Calif., loads a Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pod under the wing of an ... More
barricade is carefully lowered
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln After a successful barricade drill, the barricade is carefully lowered as supervisors watch attentively. Barricades are used as a last resort for emergency recoveries of aircr... More
A Naval Aviator assigned to Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) walks p...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln A Naval Aviator assigned to Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) walks past Guided Bomb Unit Sixteen (GBU-16) Ordnance located in the "Bomb Farm" on the ships flight deck prior t... More
Sailor enjoys playing his guitar during some leisure time aboard the a...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy Machen from Gadston, Ala., enjoys playing his guitar during some leisure time aboard the aircraft carrier. The Abraham Lincoln is on a... More
A Sailor requalifies on the M-16A3 rifle during a weapons fire aboard ...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Justin Venturo requalifies on the M-16A3 rifle during a weapons fire aboard the ship. Lincoln and her battle group are on a scheduled six-month ... More
Wayne Newton entertains the officers and crew aboard Abraham Lincoln
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Wayne Newton entertains the officers and crew aboard Abraham Lincoln during a concert held on the ships flight deck. The show, introduced by General Tommy Franks, Commander, U... More
Aviation Ordnancemen inventory weapons
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Aturo Salinas (left) and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Micheal Prine inventory weapons inside one of the ship's magazines. Both sailors are assign... More
An F/A-18C �Hornet� is launched from the ship�s flight deck while anot...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18C Hornet is launched from one of four steam catapults on the ships flight deck. Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are conducting operations in support of... More
Aircraft Carrier F-18E, US Navy Photogrpah
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln A Landing Signal Officer observes the F-18E Super Hornet, as it makes its final approach to make a corrected carrier landing. The first fully operational squadron of F/A-18E a... More
Super Hornet moves into position for launch
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) into position over one of four steam drive... More
Super Hornet launches off the Lincoln
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Capt. Kevin C. Albright, Commander, Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) from Baltimore, Md., launches off one of four steam driven catapults on the ships flight deck in an F/A-1... More
Aviation Ordnanceman stands watch with an M-60 machine gun at one of t...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Edwin Washington from Eutowville, S.C., stands watch with an M-60 machine gun at one of the carrier's .50 caliber gun mounts. Abraham Lincoln and ... More
Jewish chaplain conducts services aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abra...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln A Jewish chaplain conducts services aboard the aircraft carrier. Chaplains of all faiths serve aboard ships around the world, bringing counseling and spiritual sustenance to S... More
Aviation Ordnancemen prepare to move three Guided Bomb Units
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Robert L. Sorensen (left) from Los Angeles, Calif., and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Christopher Martin from Oakland, Calif., prepare to move t... More
.50 caliber machine gun maintenance on board ship.
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Malcom Duggan from Cherokee, Texas, assembles a .50 caliber machine gun on the ships fantail. The Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CV... More
CVN 72 XO conducts business on the ship's bridge.
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln U.S. Navy Captain Kevin O'Flaherty, Executive Officer aboard USS Abraham Lincoln, reviews paperwork on the ships navigational bridge. The Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen... More
dm. William Fallon, Vice Chief of Naval Operations
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Adm. William Fallon, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, addresses members of Fighter Squadron Three-One (VF-31), during his visit aboard the aircraft carrier. The Lincoln and Car... More
F/A-18C �Hornet� inspection, operation Enduring Freedom
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln A pilot assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) inspects his F/A-18C Hornet prior to departing on a mission during the days flight operation... More
Aircraft tire maintenance, operation Enduring Freedom
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jeremiah Graham from Apple Valley, Calif., removes an aircraft tire's seal from its rim with a sledge hammer in preparation for a disasse... More
A Sailor gives the signal to launch an E-2C � Hawkeye� from one of fou...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln A Sailor gives the signal to launch an E-2C Hawkeye from one of four steam driven catapults on the ships flight deck. The Hawkeye is the Navy's all-weather, carrier-based tac... More
The Air Boss aboard the Abraham Lincoln, keeps a close watch on all ac...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Cmdr. Brian Toon, Air Boss aboard the Abraham Lincoln, keeps a close watch on all activities on and above the flight deck of the aircraft carrier. Abraham Lincoln is on a regu... More
An SH-60H Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An SH-60H Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four (HS-4) lifts off from the ships flight deck as an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Fist of the Fleet Strike... More
An F/A-18E assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115)
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln launches from one of four steam-powered catapults on the ships flight deck. VFA-115 is embarked aboard Lincoln with Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW 14) and are conducting comba... More
Aircraft maintenance personnel work with the landing gear of an F/A-18...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jonathan A. Parker (left) from Fresno, Calif., and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Christopher M. Overman from Bend, Ore., perform... More
Airman takes a moment to relax during a long day of flight deck operat...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Airman William Weikert from Weatherford, Texas, takes a moment to relax during a long day of flight deck operations. The Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW 14) ... More
An F/A-18C, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18C "Hornet" assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25), makes an arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier. Approaching at aroun... More
Aircraft Carrier USS Lincoln - bow safety watch
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Airman Daniel Lovelace and Airman Jason Rowe, assigned to Air Department (V-2), man the bow safety watch station in preparation for flight operations. Abraham Lincoln is condu... More
A Sailor tightens a connection on a 500 pound MK- 82 bomb aboard Abrah...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Jeffery Van Allen from Mesa, Az., tightens a connection on a 500 pound MK- 82 bomb to a F/A-18 "Super Hornet" assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike ... More
Removing an air intercept missile from an F/A-18E �Super Hornet�
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) remove an air intercept missile from an F/A-18E Super Hornet. Lincoln and Carrier... More
An Aviation Ordnananceman performs final checks on each 20mm round of ...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Gonzales from Houston, Texas, performs final checks on each 20mm round of ammunition before it is loaded onto an aircraft. The Abraham Lincoln Batt... More
cleaning the canopy of an F/A-18F
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Airman Thomas Taylor from Washington, D.C., cleans the canopy of an F/A-18F Super Hornet as part of his pre-flight maintenance preparations. The Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fo... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class supervises the loading of the M61-A1 20...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Joshua Adkins from Trenton, Ohio, supervises the loading of the M61-A1 20 mm. gatling gun on an F-14D Tomcat assigned to Fighter Squadron Thirty ... More
General Tommy Franks speaks with Sailors aboard Abraham Lincoln
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Commander, United States Central Command, General Tommy Franks, speaks with Sailors aboard Abraham Lincoln during a recent USO sponsored concert. General Franks spoke of the... More
The Commanding Officer of USS Camden (AOE 2) observes a vertical reple...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln The Commanding Officer of USS Camden (AOE 2) observes a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with USS Abraham Lincoln from his wing bridge as USS Shiloh (CG 67) steams in the backg... More
Super Hornet receives maintenance in hangar bay aboard CVN 72
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) perform a "42-day" maintenance inspection and cleaning on an F/A-18E "Super Hornet." The Supe... More
Aviation Ordnanceman assemble a 500-pound GBU-12 bomb
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman assemble a 500-pound bomb in one of the ships ordnance magazines. Lincoln and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are conducting flight operat... More
Aircraft Carrier USS Lincoln - Lookout watch
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Seaman Brandie Allen from Falkville, AL, stands the lookout watch on the Signal Bridge during flight operations aboard USS Lincoln. As a lookout watch, Seaman Allen scans the ... More
USS Abraham Lincoln, US Navy Photogrpah
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18E "Super Hornet" assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) launches from one of two steam driven catapults on the ships angle deck. Lin... More
The Honorable H.T. Johnson, Acting Secretary of the Navy, meets with ...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln The Honorable H.T. Johnson, Acting Secretary of the Navy, meets with Sailors during a recent visit to USS Abraham Lincoln. Secretary Johnson made the trip to the Arabian Gulf... More
An Aviation Ordnanceman moves Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) fo...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) moves Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) for onload to a nearby F/A-18 Hornet. Lincoln a... More
Force protection training aboard ship.
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors man one of the ships .50 caliber gun mounts during a force protection exercise, as a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer assigned to the battle group operates not far fr... More
The Honorable H.T. Johnson, Acting Secretary of the Navy, meets with ...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln The Honorable H.T. Johnson, Acting Secretary of the Navy, meets with Sailors during a recent visit to USS Abraham Lincoln. Secretary Johnson made the trip to the Arabian Gulf... More
pilot inspects the intake of an F/A-18E
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Lt. Corey Pritchard, an F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115), inspects the intake of an F/A-18E Super Hornet just... More
Crash and Salvage Rescue Team carries an injured sailor on a stretcher...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln The Crash and Salvage Rescue Team carries an injured sailor on a stretcher during a mass casualty drill. The proximity suits, worn by the Rescue Team protect them from the sim... More
Super Hornet prepares for launch from the flight deck of USS Lincoln
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) prepars to launch from one of four steam driven catapults on the ships flight d... More
Five hundred rounds are shot from the barrel of a Close-In Weapon Syst...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln One of the ships Phalanx MK-15 Close In Weapons Systems (CIWS) fires a high-speed computer controlled, radar guided, 20 mm Gatling gun during a training exercise. Phalanx is ca... More
USS Lincoln - EA-6B, US Navy Photogrpah
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An EA-6B "Prowler" attached to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Nine Three (VAQ-139) prepares to make a carrier launch. Abraham Lincoln is conducting routine flight op... More
Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class Nicole Phillipe (left) and Mess ...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Mess Management Specialist 3rd Class Nicole Phillipe (left) and Mess Management Specialist Seaman Crista Spencer, prepare roast turkey for the noontime meal aboard the ship. A... More
Crewmembers walk across the ship�s flight deck before the sun sets ove...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Crewmembers walk across the ships flight deck before the sun sets over the Arabian Sea. Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are on a regularly scheduled six-month d... More
Engineman 3rd Class Brian Zuniga from Galveston, Texas, stands watch o...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Engineman 3rd Class Brian Zuniga from Galveston, Texas, stands watch on the ship's fantail. Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are conducting flight operations and... More
Aviation Machinist�s Mate 2nd Class Lloyd Keeling, from Exeter, Calif....
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class Lloyd Keeling, from Exeter, Calif., inspects the flame holder of the afterburner to an F/A-18E Super Hornet engine in the Aviation Intermedi... More
WWF wrestlers visit aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln World Wrestling Federation (WWF) personalities Chuck Palumbo (left) and The Big Boss Man (right) present a WWF Championship Belt to the ships commanding officer, Captain Doug D... More
Aviation Ordnancemen prepare to load aircraft with various ordnance on...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnancemen prepare to load aircraft with various ordnance on the ship's flight deck in preparation for upcoming combat missions. Abraham Lincoln and her embarked Car... More
A Sailor loads a .50 caliber machine gun during a training exercise ab...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln A Sailor loads a .50 caliber machine gun during a training exercise aboard the Abraham Lincoln. The .50 caliber machine gun is an automatic, recoil operated, air-cooled machin... More
A bomb cart of Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missiles sits in front...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln A bomb cart of Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missiles (AMRAAM) sits in front of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron Twenty-Five (V... More
The Close-In Weapons System fires more than 3,000 rounds per minute du...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln The Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) fires more than 3,000 rounds per minute during live fire exercises. These exercises are designed to make sure the weapons fire properly. Li... More
USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors move stores, supplies, and materials durin...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors assigned to Air Department move stores, supplies, and materials during an underway replenishment (UNREP) with USS Camden (AOE 2). Abraham Lincoln is on a regularly sch... More
Aviation Ordnanceman ensures that stabilizers on the guidance portion ...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Tracey Lawson from Lemoore, Calif., ensures that stabilizers on the guidance portion of a 500 lb. GBU-12 laser-guided bomb are installed correc... More
A tow tractor painted as a replica of professional race driver Ricky ...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Capt Kendall Card (center), Commanding Officer, along with Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Chris Elmore (far left) from Salt Lake City, Uah, Aviation Support Equip... More
Fast roping by EOD personnel, operation Enduring Freedom
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel conduct fast-roping exercises in the ships hangar bay. Lincoln and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are on a regular... More
An S-3B �Viking� aircraft and an F/A-18E �Super Hornet� are lowered fr...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An S-3B Viking aircraft assigned to Sea Control Squadron Thirty-Five (VS-35) and an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) are lowered ... More
Aviation Ordnanceman inspects the installation of a fuse and safety wi...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Tracey Lawson from Lemoore, Calif., inspects the installation of a fuse and safety wire on a Mark Eighty-Two (MK 82) 500 lb. bomb aboard Abraha... More
F/A-18C Hornet launches from USS Lincoln
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18C "Hornet" assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25), launches from catapult four during flight operations. The F/A-18 Hornet, an all-weather aircraft, is ... More
Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Rob Armer assigned to the
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Rob Armer assigned to the "Black Eagles" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Three (VAW-113) stares off into the peaceful s... More
HS-4 practices SPIE rigging aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Detachment Eleven (EOD Mob. Det.11) and the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Four (HS-4) practice Special Purpo... More
Lt. Adan Covarrubias from Anhiem, Calif., conducts a preflight inspect...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Lt. Adan Covarrubias from Anahiem, Calif., conducts a preflight inspection of his F/A-18C Hornet prior to launching. Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are conduct... More
Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Rear Adm. John M. Kelly, Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three, spends some time away from his busy schedule on the ships flight deck with the crew. Lincoln and Carrier Air... More
Photographer's Mate works on the Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod (TARP...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Photographer's Mate Airman Stephen R. Neel from Galt, Calif., works on the Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod (TARPS) systems Power Distribution Unit (PDU). Airman Neel is assig... More
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) spells out
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln In response to the President's message, "Be Ready," USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors spell out "READY NOW" as the Lincoln Battle Group reports on station to conduct combat missions ... More
Sailor fires twelve- gauge shotgun during trainin aboard ship.
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln To practice his skills, and marksmanship, Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jim Piner, fires a Mossberg twelve- gauge shotgun into the waters of the Persian Gulf. Abraham Linco... More
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kevin R. Mroz, from Phoenix, Ariz., perfor...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kevin R. Mroz, from Phoenix, Ariz., performs a systems check on an Anesthesia Field Unit using his own pulse rate to test the machine ensuring its w... More
Machinist Mates take samples from the liquid oxygen storage tank in th...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Tawni Romo (left) from San Bernardino, Calif., and Machinist's Mate Fireman Joe Kirson (right) from Scio, Ore., take samples from the liquid oxygen s... More
Mess Management Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mariliz Zambrana, of San ...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Mess Management Specialist Seaman Apprentice Mariliz Zambrana, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, decorates the salad bar prior to lunch being served aboard the ship. Lincoln (CVN 72) ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet approaches the ship�s flight deck with its tail hoo...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18C Hornet approaches the ships flight deck with its tail hook extended for recovery. The Abraham Lincoln is on a regularly scheduled six-month deployment conducting com... More
S-3B Viking launches from USS Lincoln
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An S-3B "Viking" assigned to the "Blue Wolves" of Sea Control Squadron Three Five (VS-35), launches from catapult three during flight operations aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. The... More
USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors spell out
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln In response to the President's message, "Be Ready," USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors spell out "READY NOW" as the Lincoln Battle Group reports on station to conduct combat missions ... More
A Sailor gives the signal to launch an F/A-18 �Hornet� from one of fo...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln A Sailor gives the signal to launch an F/A-18 Hornet from one of four steam driven catapults on the ships flight deck. The Hornet is an all-weather aircraft used as an attack... More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Bobby Blair, assigned to Weapons Departmen...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Bobby Blair, assigned to Weapons Department, G-3 Division, inspects tie down chains on Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Guided Bomb Units (GBU) s... More
A sailor stands the aft port lookout watch while aircraft are launched...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Engineman Bryan Zuniga from Galveston, Texas, stands the aft port lookout watch while aircraft are launched and recovered from the ships flight deck above. The Abraham Lincoln ... More
Damage Controlman inspects the Naval Firefighting Thermal Imaging (NFT...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Damage Controlman Fireman Justin Suhaskumar from Carrollton, Texas inspects the Naval Firefighting Thermal Imaging (NFTI) device before conducting training drills. Fireman Suh... More
An Ordie (Aviation Ordnanceman) stands by as an F/A-!8E Super Hornet l...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An Aviation Ordnanceman stands by as an F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from a steam-powered catapult during regular flight operations. Aviation Ordnanceman upload, arm, disarm... More
USS Camden conducts a vertrep with USS Lincoln
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eleven (HC-11) conducts a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) from the fleet oiler USS Camden (AOE ... More
Commander William Dooris, Executive Officer (XO) of Strike Fighter Squ...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Commander William Dooris, Executive Officer (XO) of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA 113), enters the cockpit of an F/A-18C Hornet after a pre-flight inspection of th... More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Shawn Owens, of Fayetteville, Ar...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Shawn Owens, of Fayetteville, Ark., troubleshoots an Angle of Attack Indicator (AOA) in the ships Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Depart... More
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pipe-patching techniques during a �Damage...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Damage Controlman 1st Class Bill Slusser from Jacksonville, Fla., practices pipe-patching techniques during a Damage Control Fair held aboard the aircraft carrier. Lincoln and ... More
plane captain, US Navy Photogrpah
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln A Plane Captain assigned to the Fist of the Fleet of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25) stands by to secure an F-18 Hornet to the flight deck. Lincoln and Carrier Air W... More
Super Hornet launches from USS Lincoln
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) launches from one of four steam-powered catapults on the ships flight deck duri... More
Crewmembers enjoy a day of playing basketball in the hangar bay during...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Crewmembers enjoy a day of playing basketball in the hangar bay during a "no-fly" day. Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are on a regularly scheduled six-month de... More
Super Hornet lines up on the catapult
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA 115) prepares to launch from one of four steam driven catapults on the ships flight ... More
Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) transport weapons designated for an F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter. VFA-115 ... More
F/A-18C launches from USS Lincoln
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) launches from the ships flight deck. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (... More
F-14D launches from carrier flight deck
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An F-14D "Tomcat" from Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) launches from catapult three during flight operations aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing F... More
Super Hornet prepares to launch
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors assigned to the ships Air Department, prepare to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet while conducting flight operations in the Juan De-Fuca Straits. The first fully operatio... More
Greasing one of four steam driven catapults on the ship�s flight deck
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An Airman greases one of four steam driven catapults on the ships flight deck after a full day of flight operations. Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are on a re... More
Aircraft Carrier Lt. Lucas, US Navy Photogrpah
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Lt Lucas "Spicoli" Kadar, of Annapolis Md, conducts "final checks" on his F-14D "Tomcat" before launching from one of four steam catapult systems aboard Abraham Lincoln. Lt Ka... More
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carri...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs an E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Three (VAW-113) in preparation to launch from the ship's flight... More
Aviation Ordnancemen assemble a 500-pound GBU-12 bomb
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Aviation Ordnancemen assemble a 500-pound GBU-12 bombs in one of the ships ordnance magazines. Lincoln and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are conducting fligh... More
Yeoman is recorded on videotape as he reads �Winnie the Pooh� to his d...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Yeoman 2nd Class Jeff Garaux is recorded on videotape as he reads the classic story of Winnie the Pooh to his daughters. Garauxs tape for his daughters, along with similar ta... More
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate takes a break prior to moving an F/A-18E ...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln An Aviation Boatswain's Mate monitors flight deck operations while preparing to move one of the newly deployed F/A-18E "Super Hornet's" on the ships flight deck. The Super Hor... More
A Sailor practices hose-handling techniques with the rest of the �Flyi...
At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln Damage Controlman 3rd Class Richard Goodwin from Atascadero, Calif., practices hose-handling techniques with the rest of the Flying Squad on the fantail. The Flying Squad on an... More