Uss Abraham Lincoln cvn 72

• Commissioning: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) was commissioned on November 11, 1989, and is the fifth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy. • Named After a President: The ship is named in honor of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, famed for leading the country during the Civil War. • First Combat Action: Its first combat deployment was during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, where it provided air support in the Persian Gulf. • Humanitarian Missions: In 1992, the USS Abraham Lincoln played a crucial role in Operation Fiery Vigil, evacuating military and civilian personnel following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. • Longest Deployment: In 2002-2003, the ship completed a record-breaking 290-day deployment, one of the longest for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. • Historic Homecoming: President George W. Bush landed on the USS Abraham Lincoln in a S-3B Viking aircraft on May 1, 2003, and gave his “Mission Accomplished” speech on its deck. • Refueling and Complex Overhaul: The ship underwent a major four-year Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) from 2013 to 2017, extending its operational life by another 25 years. • Carrier Air Wing: USS Abraham Lincoln typically hosts Carrier Air Wing 7, which includes a mix of F/A-18 Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers, E-2D Hawkeyes, and MH-60 helicopters. • Homeport Change: In 2019, the ship changed its homeport from Norfolk, Virginia to San Diego, California, marking a significant shift in Pacific Fleet operations. • Pop Culture Appearances: The carrier has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including “JAG,” “NCIS,” and the movie “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.”