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www.facebook.com/usslincoln www.cvn72.navy.mil www.twitter.com/cvn_72 Welcome Aboard! www.youtube.com/ussabrahamlincoln72 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Commanding Officer Capt. Ron Ravelo

Executive Officer Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt

Command Master Chief CMDCM(AW/SW) Lee Salas

Public Affairs Officer Lt. Cmdr. Tiffani Walker

Assistant Public Affairs Officer Ensign Anthony Junco

Media Department LCPO Senior Chief Hendrick Dickson

Media Department CPO Chief Amy Kirk

Editor SN Ashley Raine Northen

Media Department Staff PO1 Mark Logico PO1 Josue Escobosa PO2 Ryan Wampler PO2 Andrew Dean PO3 Rob Ferrone PO3 Aaron Kiser PO3 Patrick Maher PO3 Juan Cubano Captain Ron Ravelo (right) presents Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Hill as Warrior of the Week.Photo by PO3 Derry Todd SN Jacques-Laurent Jean-Gilles SN Brandon Davis SN Ashley Raine Northen SN Jacques-Laurent Jean-Gilles Navy Foreign Language Opportunities Announced SN Allen Lee By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs SN Matt Herbst SN Jessica Paulauskas The Navy Language, Regional Expertise, and “These panels are important for developing SN Clint Davis SN Cody Anderson Culture (LREC) office is highlighting several new the standards by which language is tested across SN Josiah Pearce opportunities for Sailors looking to exercise their the services,” said Master Chief Petty Officer language skills and expand expertise across the Kenneth Paulsen, Navy LREC Office. “Sailors Penny Press is an authorized publication for service. would help review each test question and make a members of the military services and their Navy is requesting four to six Sailors who will recommendation on how difficult they would be for families. Its contents does not necessarily reflect participate in the Defense Language Institute a non-native speaker, essentially giving the test the the official views of the U.S. Government, the Foreign Language Center standard setting panel for accuracy that will help develop the best language Department of Defense, the Department of the the German language. This panel will be held Nov. professionals we need.” Navy, or the Marine Corps and does not imply 1-4 in Crystal City, Virginia. The Defense Language Institute will pay endorsement thereby. Navy applicants must meet criteria of being TDY expenses for qualified service members. active duty, achieved an Interagency Language Participation in the standard-setting study is on a Front Cover Photo Roundtable (ILR) score of level three in English, first-come-first-served basis. PO3SN Patrick Matt Herbst D. Maher and are current within two years for a Defense Please send your recommendations and requests Language Proficiency Test or over the phone to Master Chief Kenneth Paulsen, Kenneth. NEWPORTSN BrianNEWS, Acosta Va. (Sept. rescues 30, 2016)a simulated Petty Officer interview score of three and above in German. [email protected]. 3rd Classdrowning Samuel victim L. Kruse, during from the Puyallup, Search and Wash., conductsRescue aluminum swimmer tig final welding qualification on an oil test. sample rack aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Navy to Commission Submarine

FromIllinois Department of Defense WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will commission its newest fast attack submarine, the future USS Illinois (SSN 786), during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, Oct. 29, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Adm. John Richardson, chief of naval operations, will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. First Lady Michelle Obama is serving as the ship’s sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, she will give the order to “man our ship and bring her to life!” “USS Illinois is one of the most technologically advanced platforms in the world,” said the Honorable Ray Mabus, secretary of the Navy. “This submarine represents not only the Navy’s Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit Illinois (SSN 786) salute. Photo by Chief Petty lasting connection to the state Officer Darryl I. Wood of Illinois but also the American with the name Illinois. The previous surveillance of land areas, littoral innovation and manufacturing skill Illinois (BB 7), a , was built waters or other sea-based forces. that have given us such a powerful at Newport News Shipbuilding and Other missions include anti- advantage, making us the most Dry Dock Company, laid down in 1897 submarine and anti-ship warfare, powerful expeditionary fighting force and was the lead ship of a class of three mine delivery and minefield the world has ever known.” 11,565-ton . In December mapping. It is also designed for Illinois is the 13th Virginia-class 1907, Illinois steamed out of Hampton special forces delivery and support. fast attack submarine and the third Roads, Virginia, to begin a voyage with Virginia-class submarines are Virginia-class block III submarine. the . In January 1941, 7,800 tons and 377 feet in length, This next-generation attack submarine she was renamed Prairie State (IX-15) have a beam of 34 feet and can provides the Navy with the capabilities and served through World War II as a operate at more than 25 knots required to maintain the nation’s midshipmen’s training school. submerged. They are built with a undersea supremacy well into the 21st Illinois has the capability to reactor plant that will not require century. attack targets ashore with highly refueling during the planned life The submarine is only the second accurate Tomahawk cruise missiles of the ship-reducing lifecycle costs U.S. Navy ship to be commissioned and conduct covert long-term while increasing underway time.

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LINCOLN SAILORS RUN, BIKE, SWIM Story by SN Matt Herbst

Photos by SN Jessica Paulauskas he Physical Readiness Test (PRT)—the thought alone Choices such as an apple over a bag of chips or water is enough to cause some Sailors to shudder. Since its instead of soda can be the difference from a PRT and BCA Tinception, the test, and its partner in crime, the Body pass versus failure or a satisfactory versus excellent. Composition Assessment (BCA), has struck fear into the “I want to do my best on the soccer field so I make sure hearts of service members with its ability to sneak-up twice a I’m eating properly and staying in shape rather than fretting year and cause worry and distress across the Navy. about making sure I can get a passing score for the PRT,” said But what if there were simple day-to-day decisions that Cubano. Sailors could make to keep to stay healthy and ready for the Petty Officer 1st Class Lucas Mabe, a Command Fitness semi-annual PRT and weigh-in? Leader aboard Lincoln, feels the same way about staying Petty Officer 3rd Class Juan Cubano, a Command Fitness healthy. Leader aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), shares some “It’s all about finding something you like that will keep you keys to his ability to stay PRT-ready year round. active and sticking to it,” said Mabe. “When you do that you’ll “I never have to worry too much about the PRT because I do find you are happier and healthier.” my best to maintain an active lifestyle,” said Cubano. “I play Fitness and nutrition go hand-in-hand to enhance overall for the command soccer team, and between going to practice personal health. and a game once a week I’m fairly active.” “Just having a basic understanding of nutrition helps Simple pastime activities, such as sports involvement, is a Sailors to know what to put into their bodies,” said Mabe. simple way to seamlessly incorporate healthy lifestyle choices “The Navy already labels the food they serve with what into one’s personal life. Sailors should be eating often and what they should be eating “Having hobbies like that that I enjoy take the focus away less frequently. Following those simple instructions will from passing a test and center it more around the activity I improve your overall health and you’ll see it too.” like.” 5 Door decorating Berry and Lincoln contest winners

First Place door by Combat Systems

Story and photos by SN Cody Anderson

MWR sponsored a ship-wide door decorating contest in celebration of Halloween. Combat Systems took first place with a Frankenstein officer and death of rates themed doors. Second place was secured by CO’s Administration with a “No escape from the insane asylum” themed hallway. And finally third was taken by Dental with a custom created monster which features protruding horns and eyes. Congratulations to the winners! Comic by PO1 Mark Logico 72

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CSADD hosts a halloween event for the children of Abraham Lincoln Sailors. Photo by SN Jacques-Laurent Jean-Gilles

SN Brandon Hutton carves a pumpkin during the MWR pumpkin carving contest. Photo Sailors perform a hoisting and lowering drill on the ship’s starboard anchor. by PO3 Patrick Maher Photo by SN Jacques-Laurent Jean-Gilles Tuition Assistance Compliance Update There are new Tuition Assistance Procedures. Visit http://www.navycollege.navy.mil to take the mandatory HEP-US001 Higher Education Preparation Course in order to continue to receive TA. The course is required to be completed prior to 1 January 2017 in order to continue to receive TA. Don’t wait! Call the ESO, Lt. j.g. Denise Massella at J: 5037 with questions.

What? Lincoln’s birthday celebration! Election Day is Nov. 8 When? November 10th, 2016! Visit fvap.gov to register, request a ballot, check your status and track your ballot. Where? Aft mess decks! Questions? Contact Lt. Joshua Bennett Why? 27 years of service! at [email protected]

Come join Sailors from around the command for a ceremony celebrating Lincoln’s 27 years of faithful service and the Captain’s Mast following years to come. S-2 will be providing results a special meal to commemorate the event... An E-7 was found guilty of violation of the UCMJ Article 92 (failure to obey order or regulation) and three specifications of Article 134 Abraham Lincoln’s own favorite dish, chicken (threats, communication). Member was awarded reduction in rate, 60 fricassee! Other items on the menu will days of restriction and forfeiture of a half month’s pay, per month, for consist of dishes found in southern Illinois two months. during Lincoln’s lifetime. Not only will An E-3 was found guilty of violation of two specifications of the UCMJ there be karaoke, popcorn and cotton candy Article 86 (absence from unit, organization, or place of duty). Member was awarded 30 days of restriction and 30 days of extra duties. machines, and music, but a Lincoln look-a- like contest as well! Stop by the MWR office An E-3 was found guilty of violation of two specifications of the UCMJ Article 112a (wrongful use, possession, etc., of controlled substance). to sign up for the contest and see who best Member was awarded 60 days of restriction and forfeiture of a half recreates the style of our ship’s namesake. month’s pay, per month, for two months.

Is your department Contact Lincoln’s Public Affairs team! reaching a milestone? [email protected] J: 5930 Do you know a stand-out or swing by our spaces! Sailor? 3-180-0-Q