Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CV I 72) departed Naval Base Sasebo, Japan May 29 1;; r Sailors from the Lincoln Snd Carrier Air Wing (CVW 2y had the opportunity to learn Japanese culture through various command sponsored tours and sporting events. Although there were many tours Sailors could have signed up for through Abe ' s Morale, Welfare and Recreation, some decided to spend their free time playing against local sports teams. - May 29 wasn ' t just a day that Lincoln pulled out of a foreign port, it was also Memorial Day and was observed onboard at 3 p.m. local time with 30 seconds of silenced For more than two centuries, Americans have been called upon to defend the founding ideals of our democracy, said Commanding Officer Capt. C.A. McCawley. On Memorial Day, McCawley said in an address to the crew, A grateful nation undertakes its solemn duty to honor proud patriots who sacrificed their lives for our great nation. Your vital work is spreading the realm of freedom and furthers the cause of liberty. While in port, Lincoln hosted 650 guests to tour the ship so they could get a better understanding of how an aircraft carrier actually works. Lincoln also hosted a reception with over 200 foreign guests.

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