Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), conducts a fueling-at-sea with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Dec. 8, 2025. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), flagship of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th 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 Seaman Daniel Kimmelman)
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...
