Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - Naval Cruise Book

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10.5 months of maintenance and yard time to re- cover from the 02-3 deployment. That would make the Lincoln available as an emergency surge carrier no sooner than June 2004. On June 10, 2003 the Department of Defense released that a contract had been signed be- tween the Navy and Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. for a Phased Incremental Availability for the Lincoln with work to be completed by May 2004. The aim of the contract was to provide year-round maintenance so as to maximize vessel readiness. USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group arrived in San Diego October 16, 2004 before deploying on October 19, 2004 to support Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet operations and theatre security cooperation initiatives. The Lincoln Carrier Strike Group deployed with the following San Diego based ships: the cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), commanded by Capt. Joe Harris; and the de- stroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), commanded by Cmdr. Don Hornbeck. Other ships deployed with the Lincoln Carrier Strike Group onclude the Everett, Washington based destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86), led by Cmdr. Alexander T. Casimes; the Pearl Harbor based attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724), under the command of Cmdr. David Kirk; and the fast combat support ship USS Rainier (AOE 7), based in Bremerton, Washington. USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group was dispatched to provide support to hu- manitarian relief operations following the devastation caused by the December 26, 2004 Asian Tsu- nami. USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN reached the Java Sea on December 30, 2004. The ABRAHAM LINCOLN ' S surgical wards, engineering and construction capabilities, in addition to water purification equipment and helicopters were expected to provide much-needed assistance in relief operations, but also search and rescue missions as well as ferrying of supplies to disaster areas. After several months of restricted availability in its homeport of Everett, Wash., USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) began its inter-deployment work-up and surge sustainment training during the summer of 2005. Following a successful Bureau of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) evaluation in January 2006, ABRAHAM LINCOLN deployed February 27, 2006 to the Western Pacific Ocean to conduct training and exercises in support of the United States ' commitment to fostering good relations with Rim of the Pacific nations, exercising joint operability, and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Pacific In March the ABRAHAM LINCOLN Strike Group participated in Exercise Foal Eagle with the Re- public of Korea navy. The Strike Group took part in Valiant Shield off the coast of Guam in June with the Ronald Reagan and Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Groups. In July ABRAHAM LINCOLN joined several nations in the Hawaiian Operating Area for the RIMPAC exercise. The Strike Group also conducted two passing exercises with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. In April ABRAHAM LINCOLN made a port call in Hong Kong, China, and shortly aftenA ard became the first U.S. Carrier to pull pierside in Laemb Chabang, Thailand. Other port calls were made to Sin- gapore, Japan, and Hawaii. ABRAHAM LINCOLN deployed with USS Shoup (DDG 86), commanded by Cmdr. Christopher Halton, USS Russell (DDG 59), commanded by Cmdr. James W. Kilby and the cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CCG 53), commanded by Capt. Thomas Carney. - —

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••»l: ll lilV ' US Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) wrapped up a port Konglml lioitafter four days of liberty. ; ' call, in Hong mm complMng tire ReceptiohV ' Stagihg,, Onward-movement alid -:- Kong area, lent a helping hand m community service projects and even found time to squeeze in a run with a local chapter of the Hash House Harriers. Lincoln ' s Morale, Welfare and Re creation (MWR) office sold tickets for more than 1 ,230 tours of the area. Additionally, more than 350 Sailors took advantage of the opportunity to stay in hotel rooms in Hong Kong and Kowloon. While Sailors explored places such as Lantau Island and the New Territories, Lincoln ' s soccer and rugby teams played local clubs, getting a taste of international competition. A few other Sailors spent time either playing basketball - both men ' s and women ' s teams, or golfing. ALCSG Sailors participated in six community service projects, including work for the Salvation Army, the Banayihan Trust and other local charities. They assisted in preservation, moved supplies and contributed to other projects to extend good will.