Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced that on 30 January 2016, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Bret C. Batchelder, Commander of Carrier Strike Group 8 (CSG 8) and Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group visited French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to meet his counterpart, French Navy Rear Adm. Rene-Jean Crignola, Commander Task Force (CTF) 50.

USS Harry S Truman and Charles de Gaulle aircraft carriers are currently deployed in the Arabian/Persian Gulf in support of coalition operations against Daesh in Iraq and Syria.

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 4, 2016) Capt. Kyle P. Higgins, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), lights off the boilers in the ship's fireroom. Blue Ridge is currently moored at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, finishing the final preparations for its 2016 patrol cycle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Don Patton/Released)

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TOKYO BAY (Feb. 05, 2015) Sailors aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775), moor the boat to the pier. Texas is visiting Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy port visits represent an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster growing relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 4, 2016) A Sailor assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 (CRS-3), kisses his wife outside Naval Station North Island Air Terminal. Sailors assigned to CRS-3, based out of Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach, Calif., returned home following a six-month deployment supporting operations in U.S. Navy Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Veloicaza/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 4, 2016) USS Carney (DDG 64) conducts a Close In Weapons System pre-aim calibration fire. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol in the U. S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2016) The sun sets behind an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sierra D. Langdon/Released)

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 22, 2015) Expeditionary Fast Transport vessels, USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1), Choctaw County (T-EPF 2), and Fall River (T-EPF 4) moored at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. (U.S. Navy photo by Brian Suriani/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2016) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Makayla Reedy and Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Abigail Vytlas troubleshoot an MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Katherine Osborne, from Monmouth, Maine, tows an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 in USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) hangar bay. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago/Released)

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ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 4, 2016) An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Patriots" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, lands on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class B. Siens/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 04, 2016) Sailors on the deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) pull over the fueling probe during a replenishment-at-sea. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stockdale, assigned to the Stennis strike group, is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 02, 2016) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) conduct a torpedo upload while underway. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Chung-Hoon, assigned to the Stennis strike group, is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marcus L. Stanley/Released)

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USS Abraham Lincoln Catapult Returns to Service with Tests

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) completed no-load testing on catapult one Jan. 28, marking another milestone in the ship's Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH).

Capt. Ron L. Ravelo, Lincoln's commanding officer, was the first "shooter" to give the signal to launch for the first time in more than three years.

"No-loads are conducted every single day by operational carriers in order to warm up the catapult in anticipation of launching aircraft," Ravelo said. "I look forward to when we are once again operational and firing no-loads in advance of actual flight operations."
Lincoln Sailors worked alongside their counterparts at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) to overhaul the carrier's Aircraft Launch and Recovery (ALRE) equipment.

"Throughout the process, there was excellent integration between our ship, NNS and engineers from Naval Air Warfare Center, Lakehurst," said Cmdr. David Burmeister, Lincoln's air boss. "Because these entities worked so well together, we are standing here today executing this major milestone and celebrating a great deal of hard work our Sailors and their teammates put in to bringing these systems back on line."

No-load testing is required to verify the operation function of the entire catapult and provides the ship with an interim certification to launch aircraft.
The duration of testing began Dec. 7, 2015, when all hydraulic, air and steam systems were filled and charged, culminating in 20 catapult shots with no more than five minutes of recovery time between shots.

Lincoln is currently undergoing RCOH at NNS, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.
Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz-class to undergo RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically-advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet and will continue to be a vital part of the nation's defense.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2016) Sailors conduct fire hose training during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently underway preparing for the upcoming Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2016) A Sailor assigned to aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transports chocks on the flight deck as aircrafts prepare to depart during flight quarters. Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is slated to participate in amphibious integration training (AIT) and a certification exercise (CERTEX) with the embarked 31st MEU. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stacy M. Atkins Ricks/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 8, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Ahmed Buhari from Atlanta, watches as the anchor is raised during anchorage operations aboard USS Carney (DDG 64). Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol in the U. S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theron J. Godbold/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2016) Guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) transits the Indian Ocean. Gonzalez is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Pasquale Sena/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 8, 2016) Ensign Ty Downing, the fire marshal aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), demonstrates proper fire hose techniques during a general quarters drill in the ship's hangar bay. Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently underway preparing for the upcoming Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado/Released)

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