USS Abraham Lincoln - Change in Command

Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt relieved by Capt. Pete Riebe as commanding officer of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). [{ "selector": ".mpkjb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 437px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Capt. Bauernschmidt became the first woman in U.S. naval history to command an aircraft carrier. [{ "selector": ".iiupl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 437px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

During her 21 months of command, the Abraham Lincoln completed a seven-month deployment to the U.S. [{ "selector": ".kjidd-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 437px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Capt. Bauernschmidt highlighted the importance of the sailors' hard work and the difference it makes. [{ "selector": ".rzubs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 437px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

She emphasized the need to address global challenges, strive for excellence, and maintain readiness further. [{ "selector": ".oaurt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 437px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Notable events during her tenure included hosting the first Marine Corps F-35C squadron integrated into the Air Wing of the Future. [{ "selector": ".okkqs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 437px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

She was awarded the Legion of Merit for her achievements and will report to Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet for her next assignment. [{ "selector": ".gluqf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 435px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Capt. Riebe emphasized the ship's critical role in maintaining maritime superiority and military dominance. [{ "selector": ".tukoe-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 435px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]