USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on February 13, 2009 at 7:31pm

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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on February 12, 2009 at 11:07pm

USS Abraham Lincoln Embarks Dozens of Local Leaders
Story Number: NNS090212-02
Release Date: 2/12/2009 6:18:00 AM


By Lt. Ed Early, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- Five groups of distinguished visitors including congressional aides and the mayors of Everett and Marysville, Wash., experienced life aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Jan. 28-Feb. 3 during her recent underway period off the coast of Southern California.

Lincoln's guests observed routine flight operations – both during the day and at night – and interacted with Lincoln's crew.

Such interaction was especially meaningful for Mayor Ray Stephanson of Everett, where Lincoln is homeported.

"These Sailors are our neighbors and friends," said Stephanson. "They live in our community, go to our churches and schools, attend sporting events. It's great to see them here, in their own environment, and doing their jobs so well."

Stephanson was joined on his Feb. 2-3 visit by Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Michael Schanche, Naval Station Everett's command master chief. Both watched from the flight deck as F/A-18s and E-2Cs from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 were launched and recovered by Lincoln.

"I came out here for two reasons – to see this incredible ship, and to talk to these Sailors in their work environment. They're all incredibly talented," said Schanche. "Seeing the way these young men and women do their jobs heartens me for the future of the Navy when I retire."

Another Puget Sound-area mayor, Dennis Kendall of Marysville, Wash., toured Lincoln with his wife from Jan. 31-Feb. 1. The Kendalls were part of a group led by retired Rear Adm. J.J. Quinn, who commanded Lincoln from 1998-2000.

Other notable visitors to Lincoln during the past week included three aides from the offices of U.S. Reps. John Murtha and Maurice Hinchey; a group of wives and husbands of prospective squadron commanding officers and executive officers; and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps midshipmen from the University of Southern California.

All visitors met with Rear Adm. Scott Swift, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, as well as Lincoln Commanding Officer Capt. Patrick Hall and Executive Officer Capt. Jeffrey Ruth.

"I'm very impressed with the professionalism of the Sailors here, especially the quality of the job they do," Stephanson said. "Obviously, what they do here is dangerous work, but they make it look easy."

Visitors will have another opportunity to experience life aboard Lincoln during a Family Day Cruise slated for April 16.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on January 29, 2009 at 7:42pm

Working to try to be more environmentally friendly:

Lincoln Tests New Environment-friendly Flight Deck Agent
Story Number: NNS090129-07
Release Date: 1/29/2009 2:23:00 PM


By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Colby K. Neal, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, at sea (NNS) -- Initial testing for the Mobile Cleaning Reclaim Recycle System (MCRRS) vehicle developed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), was held on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Jan. 10.

Lincoln recently became the test bed for a new environmentally safe method for cleaning the ship's non-skid coating on the flight deck.

It took teamwork to bring this project to its testing stage. The team consisted of numerous naval commands such as the Naval Surface Warfare Center and civilian groups such as the Mid-Atlantic Maintenance Center.

"There are currently only two methods of cleaning non-skid coating on aircraft capable ships," said Tracy J. Harasti, an environmental protection specialist and contract manager for the ONR.

One method of cleaning the coating on aircraft capable ships is Sailors manually using a broom and soap to scrub the deck, which limits where the scrubbing can take place. The other method uses a mechanical device on board, uses agents that restrict its usefulness.

The MCRRS doesn't use any chemicals or brush technology and recycles the water. The water is then reused and discharged into an environmentally friendly discharge system. Another feature of the MCRRS is the user-friendly functionality of the equipment. Virtually any Sailor can be trained to operate the machinery in less than eight hours and be certified to clean within 16 hours.

"We're bringing a benefit to the Navy that will allow the Navy to conduct missions more safely and be environmentally friendly at the same time," said Harasti. "The MCRRS is a revolutionary piece of equipment for cleaning non-skid coating on aircraft capable naval ships."

The ship can have the decking cleaned while in port which helps mission requirements significantly. The MCRRS improves the co-efficient of friction, which is the stickiness of the flight deck for aircraft landings and movement of aircraft on the deck.

After flight operations on aircraft carriers, the deck gets slippery and worn down. Through a normal deployment, this degradation causes hazards for aircraft as well as personnel. The MCRRS looks to cut this down.

"Having [the MCRRS] on board will help us reduce and mitigate mishaps, and at the same time maintain a good, environmentally-safe atmosphere," said Lt. Clinton Stonewall, Lincoln's aircraft and maintenance officer.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on January 28, 2009 at 8:39pm

Interesting News:

Lincoln Creates New Intel Department
Story Number: NNS090128-02
Release Date: 1/28/2009 5:54:00 AM


By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dennis Irwin, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) became the fifth out of 10 aircraft carriers to add the Intelligence Department (INTEL) to her roster of departments Jan. 1.

What once was the OS and OZ divisions of the Operations Department are now the divisions that make up INTEL on the ship. The 43 Sailors who make up the department are from the intelligence specialist (IS), and cryptological technician (CTT, CTM, CTR) ratings.

"There are so many cryptologic and intelligence challenges on the horizon," said Ensign Nicholas Bleeker, a Philadelphia native and the ship's OZ division officer. "Having an intelligence department increases the capabilities for providing information to the commanding officer, and enhances mission success."

INTEL operates out of two primary spaces on board Lincoln. CTs make up the OS division and work out of the ship's signals exploitation space, and ISs make up the OZ division and work out of the carrier intelligence center (CVIC).

The CTs in SSES specialize in electronic warfare. They prosecute radars and search for signals of interest in whatever area Lincoln is operating in. They analyze intelligence and put it together in a package to give a clear explanation of what is going on in the area.

"We are the electronic warfare coordinators for the entire strike group," said Lt. Brad Abramowitz, a Spring, Texas, native and the ship's OS division officer. "We search for signals of interest as tasked by national agencies and the Department of Defense."

CVIC provides indication and warning intelligence.

"We provide support to the air wing to aid with locating and nominating targets," said Bleeker. "We work with the pilots to provide all the intelligence necessary before they leave the flight deck toward a target."

Each division will keep the same responsibilities they carried in the Operations Department, but becoming their own department allows for faster and more thorough processing of gathered information, said Abramowitz.

With the addition of the Intelligence Department, Lincoln is reinforcing the chief of naval operations' commitment to restore naval intelligence to a position of prominence. The addition of the department elevates information operations as a core warfighting capability of the U.S. Navy.

Comment by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on January 18, 2009 at 8:29am

Sounds like I'm getting plastered at this meeting. I'm in for buying a few rounds too. lol

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on January 17, 2009 at 9:25pm

EG and Terry--- I am so looking forward to it! I'll buy the first round or three....anyone that can spend as much time on this site as the two of you do helping other dads deserves it!!

Comment by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on January 17, 2009 at 9:05pm

Terry I forgot that Paul was on the Lincoln too. Vang said they we're picking something up in S.D. and headed out for some trials. Well, anyway it's cool that our kids are hanging out in the same city. Us three will have to do the same one day but we'll actually meet up.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on January 17, 2009 at 7:28pm

I idn't even know the Abe was at sea! I could guess as Kat didn't answer her cell..but t's cool our sailors are networking!

Comment by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on January 17, 2009 at 7:25pm

Paul I received a phone call earlier by a Sailor on the Lincoln. He is a member of this group Seng Vang. He and Evan where in the same division in boot camp and went through A school together. They split ways after P'cola but I found out today that the Lincoln is in San Diego. He and Evan are going to hang out tonight before the Lincoln leaves back out tomorrow. If we would have known earlier we could have had Evan and Kat take a picture together. Maybe next time.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on January 15, 2009 at 3:59pm

Kathleen's 2008 Cruise Photo:

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