Lincoln sailors, families invited to deployment fair
Published 9:21 pm Monday, December 31, 2007
EVERETT — USS Abraham Lincoln sailors and their families are invited to attend one of two “deployment fairs” to prepare crew members and spouses for an upcoming long mission abroad.
Information provided will include Navy and community resources available for spouses, children and sailors while the ship is gone for its scheduled six-month deployment early this year, likely to the western Pacific.
Family members are spread throughout the Puget Sound area.
The first fair is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Naval Station Everett’s Grand Vista Ballroom at the Commons recreation center. It will follow the kickoff event for the Abraham Lincoln Family Association meeting, which starts at 6 p.m.
Child care will be available through prior arrangement at the Naval Base Everett Child Development Center. Parents must contact the child development center by Wednesday, 425-304-3778.
The second fair is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Jackson Park Community Center in Bremerton.
The Lincoln traditionally conducts deployment briefings for its sailors and families prior to each extended deployment. The ship encourages attendance, especially for sailors and their families making their first deployment.
The Lincoln’s commanding officer, Capt. Patrick Hall, is scheduled to make opening remarks. He will be followed by speakers from various fleet support activities. The speakers will provide information about resources and will be able to answer questions.
