Sailor charged in fentanyl overdose death aboard USS Abraham LincolnA sailor is accused of knowingly distributing Percocet pills tainted with fentanyl to fellow sailors, according to a federal complaint.By Beth Sullivan4 months ago
USS Abraham Lincoln to remain in Middle East amid rising tensionsThe announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.By Diana Stancy7 months ago
US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensionsThe U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP9 months ago
A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are nowHere's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press11 months ago
She was the first woman to lead an aircraft carrier. Who is next?Navy officials have said there are no women in the aircraft carrier commanding officer pipeline.By Diana Stancy22 months ago
Misplaced Navy ship spurs last-minute request for Census correctionCalifornia officials believe more than 5,000 crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln were wrongly assigned to San Diego’s population total.22 months ago
Aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln suffers electrical fire in portThe Nimitz-class ship suffered an electrical fire in a forward compartment. Sailors quickly cut power and extinguished the fire.By Megan Eckstein23 months ago
Why the drinking water got tainted on the carriers Nimitz and LincolnThe Navy has released its investigations into water contamination that plagued the two carriers last fall.By Geoff Ziezulewicz24 months ago
Is Presidents Day a federal holiday? The Office of Personnel Management has its own take on the day’s naming convention.By Molly Weisner2 years ago
Three deployments. Two mental health visits. One attempted separation.“I went to get help, thinking it would be the best thing for me, and it’s turned into a battle for my career."By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
Fire aboard aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln injures 9 sailorsA Navy press release describes the injuries as minor, and the sailors were treated aboard the ship.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
Bilge water got into the USS Abraham Lincoln’s drinking waterThe 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.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago