U.S. Navy Sailors conduct a general quarters drill aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Nov. 28, 2025. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), flagship of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Kibler)
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department 2nd Division (IM-2) aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) are responsible for breaking down, rebuilding, inspecting and testing the jet engines that power the carrier air wing.
The Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (PACT) program was established for Sailors to enlist and receive on-the-job training before deciding on a rating or job. A Sailor can choose between Aviation, Engineering, or Surface/Seaman PACT programs. However, this does not limit their options when it comes to decision time. The program was created with the intention of finding a better fit for Sailors, while simultaneously improving fleet...
SAN DIEGO - A multidisciplinary research team from the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) successfully completed the Monitoring Analysis and Research in Nautical Environmental Risks (MARINER) study aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship completed a period of carrier qualifications underway in fall 2025.
