USS Abraham Lincoln
Handing over the keys
Capt. Jeffrey Ruth takes command of the USS Nimitz
Date: 03/30/2012 | Local News
USS Nimitz to get new commander
EVERETT -- The hangar bays on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz got a paint job, and the flight deck was scrubbed this week in anticipation of a change of command ceremony on board the Everett-based warship.
Date: 03/23/2012 | Local News
Iran launches military exercises; USS Lincoln on guard
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran began ground military exercises Saturday and defiantly warned that it could cut off oil exports to "hostile" European nations as tensions rise over suggestions that military strikes are an increasing possibility if sanctions fail to rein in the Islamic Republic's nuclear...
Date: 02/05/2012 | Nation & World
Despite Iran warning, USS Abraham Lincoln enters Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — Amid heightened tensions with Iran, an American aircraft carrier has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf. The Navy says it's a routine maneuver.
Date: 01/23/2012 | Nation & World
U.S. to keep 11 aircraft carriers to show sea power
ABOARD THE USS ENTERPRISE — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told sailors aboard the country's oldest aircraft carrier that the U.S. is committed to maintaining a fleet of 11 of the formidable warships despite budget pressures, in part to project sea power against Iran.
Date: 01/21/2012 | Nation & World
U.S. boosts military forces around Iran
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon has quietly shifted combat troops and warships to the Middle East after the top American commander in the region warned that he needed additional forces to deal with Iran and other potential threats, U.S. officials said.
Date: 01/12/2012 | Nation & World
President Obama unveils leaner Pentagon budget
WASHINGTON -- Outlining new military priorities after a costly decade of war, President Barack Obama called for shrinking the Army and Marines and refocusing Pentagon spending to counter dangers from China and Iran.
Date: 01/06/2012 | Nation & World
Obama: U.S. Navy will remain in Persian Gulf
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Tuesday brushed aside Iran's warning to keep U.S. aircraft carriers out of the Persian Gulf, dismissing its threats as a consequence of hard-hitting American sanctions on the Iranian economy.
Date: 01/03/2012 | Nation & World
Lincoln's last goodbye
The aircraft carrier departs Everett for the final time
Date: 12/07/2011 | Local News
One more day in Everett
Take a look back at photos of the USS Abraham Lincoln
Date: 12/06/2011 | Local News
Lincoln's departure now scheduled for Wednesday
EVERETT -- For those planning to watch the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln leave Everett, take note:The Lincoln now is scheduled to depart Naval Station Everett about 10 a.m. Wednesday, the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Date: 12/05/2011 | Local News
USS Lincoln leaves Dec. 8
The carrier will be replaced by the USS Nimitz in January
Date: 11/30/2011 | Local News
The pride of Everett
USS Lincoln will soon make its final farewell (photo galleries)
Date: 11/20/2011 | Local News
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to Everett
There she is. The USS Abraham Lincoln docked Friday morning after training at sea near Los Angeles.
Date: 08/12/2011 | Local News
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