A Navy press release describes the injuries as minor, and the sailors were treated aboard the ship. The mix of fresh and salt water, oil, chemicals and sludge accrued in the ship's lowest space, then entered water tanks through a hole in a vent. Something fouled up the carrier Abraham Lincoln's potable water supplies last month, weeks after jet fuel contaminated the carrier Nimitz's water system. The seven-month underway spanned the Pacific Ocean and included exercises with Japan and other nations. The carrier strike group teamed up with Japanese destroyers Inazuma and Kongo to complete air warfare training and other exercises. Off-roading at Ramstein, training with Allies in Poland, a muddy Marine and more in this week’s Frontline Photos. A smoky silhouette, a mountain view, urban breach training and more in this week’s Frontline Photos. Taking off for training, paratroopers loading up for deployment, resting in the sunshine and more in this week’s frontline photos. The Marine Corps hopes the F-35C’s long range fires and electronic warfare capabilities will increase its ability to operate in the Pacific. By Philip Athey
2 years ago The carrier's commanding officer Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt is the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in U.S. Navy history. Load More