USS Abraham Lincoln (At Sea) (NNS) -- Aircraft from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group participated in a joint aerial combat training exercise with the Royal Malaysian Air Force, Feb 14.
F/A-18 Hornets and Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW)2 joined Malaysian SU-30 and FA-18D Hornets to train in multiple combat scenarios. Events ranged from single aircraft engaging single aircraft, all the way to complex multi-aircraft combat scenarios.
With the Malaysian SU-30s maneuvering at speeds estimated close to MACH 1, training was aggressive and realistic.
"Air Combat Training gives our aviators a chance to match their skills against the skills of some formidable foreign aviators and their modern aircraft. An added benefit is promoting regional partnerships and improving maritime security," said Lt. Luke Swain of CVW-2.
The United States and Malaysia share a diverse and expanding partnership and cooperate closely on a number of security matters, including counterterrorism, maritime domain awareness, and regional stability.
The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is currently in the U.S. 7th Fleet's area of responsibility as part of a routine deployment to promote peace, cooperation and stability in the region.
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Lincoln Underway for Flight Deck Certification
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jerine Lee, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) left San Diego Feb. 7 to begin flight deck certification with Carrier Airwing (CVW) 2 off the coast of Southern California.
Flight deck certification is a multiple-day evolution with a series of flight and hangar deck exercises. Evaluators from Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) will observe Lincoln's air department and CVW-2 as they work together to conduct flight operations.
"Getting flight deck certified is a huge milestone in training to go overseas," said Lt. Kent Davis, Lincoln's air boatswain. "It's like getting your high school diploma and moving on to college."
Lincoln will conduct numerous exercises such as taxiing aircraft, which is moving and parking planes, executing aircraft hook-up and break-down procedures, and spotting aircraft on catapults.
Sailors in Lincoln's Air Department began training and qualifying during the shipyard period. CNAF evaluators came to Lincoln 60 days and 30 days prior to the certification to check for any discrepancies in materials and supplies and to make sure the training programs were current.
Many Sailors traveled to other aircraft carriers that were underway to receive extra training.
"While training extensively on the qualifications, we have raised the overall awareness and knowledge level of every individual so we can demonstrate to the inspectors we have the ability to safely and efficiently operate our ship," said Lincoln's Air Officer Cmdr. Bradley T. Jensen.
Flight deck certification is a test of four events, including two day events and two night events. Day time events include taxi exercises and aircraft operation, launching helicopters, then recovering four fixed wing aircraft consecutively. Aircraft will also be launched off the bow and waist catapults.
Evaluators inspect how the crew reacts to any mishaps. One of the events simulates a loss of nose gear steering, loss of brakes and inability to raise the tail hook. Crash and salvage crews are examined for their response and the efficiency of emergency aircraft and taxi exercises.
During night events, personnel are tested on night aircraft handling and flight deck emergency procedures. All catapult watchstations must be manned and ready. Six to 12 aircraft are launched and recovered during each event. Taxi drills are conducted throughout the night, moving and parking aircraft up and down the elevators to go to and from the hangar bay and the flight deck.
Flight deck certification also gives the air wing experience and training on launching and landing on the flight deck, as well as the experience of working with the Lincoln crew.
"The flight deck is like a large puzzle," said Davis. "Everyone has their piece in it to make it successful."
Davis believes Lincoln will do well during the flight deck certification and Lincoln's future qualifications.
"This certification will allow the ship to launch and recover aircraft from our flight deck," said Davis. "This is the baby step to get the ship ready to its full potential and meet its mission."
PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) left San Diego Feb. 7 to begin flight deck certification with Carrier Airwing (CVW) 2 off the coast of Southern California.
Flight deck certification is a multiple-day evolution with a series of flight and hangar deck exercises. Evaluators from Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) will observe Lincoln's air department and CVW-2 as they work together to conduct flight operations.
"Getting flight deck certified is a huge milestone in training to go overseas," said Lt. Kent Davis, Lincoln's air boatswain. "It's like getting your high school diploma and moving on to college."
Lincoln will conduct numerous exercises such as taxiing aircraft, which is moving and parking planes, executing aircraft hook-up and break-down procedures, and spotting aircraft on catapults.
Sailors in Lincoln's Air Department began training and qualifying during the shipyard period. CNAF evaluators came to Lincoln 60 days and 30 days prior to the certification to check for any discrepancies in materials and supplies and to make sure the training programs were current.
Many Sailors traveled to other aircraft carriers that were underway to receive extra training.
"While training extensively on the qualifications, we have raised the overall awareness and knowledge level of every individual so we can demonstrate to the inspectors we have the ability to safely and efficiently operate our ship," said Lincoln's Air Officer Cmdr. Bradley T. Jensen.
Flight deck certification is a test of four events, including two day events and two night events. Day time events include taxi exercises and aircraft operation, launching helicopters, then recovering four fixed wing aircraft consecutively. Aircraft will also be launched off the bow and waist catapults.
Evaluators inspect how the crew reacts to any mishaps. One of the events simulates a loss of nose gear steering, loss of brakes and inability to raise the tail hook. Crash and salvage crews are examined for their response and the efficiency of emergency aircraft and taxi exercises.
During night events, personnel are tested on night aircraft handling and flight deck emergency procedures. All catapult watchstations must be manned and ready. Six to 12 aircraft are launched and recovered during each event. Taxi drills are conducted throughout the night, moving and parking aircraft up and down the elevators to go to and from the hangar bay and the flight deck.
Flight deck certification also gives the air wing experience and training on launching and landing on the flight deck, as well as the experience of working with the Lincoln crew.
"The flight deck is like a large puzzle," said Davis. "Everyone has their piece in it to make it successful."
Davis believes Lincoln will do well during the flight deck certification and Lincoln's future qualifications.
"This certification will allow the ship to launch and recover aircraft from our flight deck," said Davis. "This is the baby step to get the ship ready to its full potential and meet its mission."
Friday, October 10, 2008
Lincoln Strike Group Returns to San Diego, Air Wing Departs
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) James Seward, Fleet Public Affairs Center, Pacific
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group pulled into San Diego Oct. 8, after a seven-month deployment supporting maritime security operations in 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.
Sailors and aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 disembarked the strike group's flag ship USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The ship will get underway Oct. 9 to return to her homeport of Everett, Wash.
"There is no greater feeling in the world than coming back home safe and sound after a long and challenging deployment," said Senior Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic (AW/SW) Woody Behrends, of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 2. "In that regard, we have the best job in the world."
During its deployment, Abraham Lincoln worked alongside coalition partners in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The strike group, along with CVW 2 successfully flew more than 7,100 sorties and completed more than 22,000 flying hours, supporting coalition ground forces.
"Getting everybody back safely after such a strenuous mission half way around the world is a great accomplishment," said Cmdr. Terrance Hoeft, commanding officer of HS-2. "All of our hard work had led up to this moment, and it really puts everything into perspective."
In addition to their port visit to San Diego, Abraham Lincoln will host a change-of-command ceremony Oct. 9, when Rear Adm. Scott H. Swift will relieve Rear Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk as commander, Carrier Strike Group 9, before departing San Diego for Everett.
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group pulled into San Diego Oct. 8, after a seven-month deployment supporting maritime security operations in 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.
Sailors and aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 disembarked the strike group's flag ship USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The ship will get underway Oct. 9 to return to her homeport of Everett, Wash.
"There is no greater feeling in the world than coming back home safe and sound after a long and challenging deployment," said Senior Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic (AW/SW) Woody Behrends, of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 2. "In that regard, we have the best job in the world."
During its deployment, Abraham Lincoln worked alongside coalition partners in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The strike group, along with CVW 2 successfully flew more than 7,100 sorties and completed more than 22,000 flying hours, supporting coalition ground forces.
"Getting everybody back safely after such a strenuous mission half way around the world is a great accomplishment," said Cmdr. Terrance Hoeft, commanding officer of HS-2. "All of our hard work had led up to this moment, and it really puts everything into perspective."
In addition to their port visit to San Diego, Abraham Lincoln will host a change-of-command ceremony Oct. 9, when Rear Adm. Scott H. Swift will relieve Rear Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk as commander, Carrier Strike Group 9, before departing San Diego for Everett.
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