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Welcome Aboard! USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) WELCOME BACK LINCOLN NATION! an enemy coast completely undetected. The United States Naval Research Laboratory (USNRL) Robots have become more has been working on a and more prevalent in the drone that can fly and swim military the last decade. The underwater. The USNRL has Department of Defense has been working on the drone bomb-dropping airborne drones since 2013 and has named it the and rovers. One could say that “Flimmer.” robots have become a pivotal aspect of America’s warfighting The Flimmer takes off like any plan. other airborne drone and flies off into the distance. Next, the If one thing is certain though, drone splashes down at a prethe robotic trend seems to be determined location, submerges on the rise in the rest of society itself under water where it then too. We have self-driving cars, begins to swim to a target computer cashiers, a robot location. By air, Flimmer can named Watson who won reach speeds of 57 MPH. In the Jeopardy, and the Associated water, Flimmer can travel at an Press even started using incredible minnows-sprint of 9.6 robot journalists to expand its knots (11 MPH). sports coverage. So I guess if you’re a former cashier and The device will mainly be used jeopardy-loving journalist (like for gathering information. In one myself) you could feel kind scenario, a flock or uhh.. school of threatened by the robot of the Flimmers could patrol
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boom. It may even be possible we could have a class of autonomous aircraft carriers one day. Then I’d definitely be out of a job. All in all, even if there is a robot who can beat me at Jeopardy, I’m glad they are on our side. As of now, our metallic friends are defending ‘Merica and making it safer for our service men and women by going into places that could be dangerous for humans, like into fires. Those robots are brave and dedicated, and rarely defy orders! We probably shouldn’t fear technology. It’s always made our lives better. I can’t even imagine life without a smart phone. I just hope it doesn’t take up journalism anytime soon. Editor MCSN Derry Todd
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We followed our Chief Selects around for the last two weeks. Check out some photos and news of what they’ve been up to.
In this issue’s editorials we discuss Navy comic books, and women’s progress throughout military history.
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Greetings Fellow Lincoln Warriors! HELLO SCHOOL YEAR, GOODBYE SUMMER! As summer vacation quickly fades away, students and parents prepare for the 20152016 school year. With the school year approaching rapidly and the wave of school buses swarming the area, we need to stay cautious of traffic and busy school students. Also, parents will be finding themselves helping their knowledge seeking children with homework and projects. While not all of you have little ones to focus on through the school months, Lincoln Nation strongly encourages the constant pursuit of furthering your own education. There are numerous opportunities accessible to reach all of your educational dreams. For example, take advantage of the opportunity to gain college credits through the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE). NCPACE offers participating Sailors high-quality learning
opportunities and experiences from accredited post-secondary institutions. Enrollment for the courses offered, such as English and History, has already begun. The ESO is your point of contact to gain access to this program. For those who like the comfort of being at home and learning on your own, Tuition Assistance (TA) is always available. Effective immediately, commanding officers and officers-in-charge may approve waivers to the oneyear requirement that Sailors must be on board their first permanent duty station (PDS) to be eligible for Tuition Assistance according to NAVADMIN 190/14. As a reminder, advancement is upon us and the dates and location can be found through your chain of command or on the Lincoln’s Facebook page. Study hard and best of luck to all of those up for advancement next month. Stay safe, stay brave, and make good decisions Lincoln Warriors! -CMC
This week’s uniform note: Hairstyles must allow for the proper fit of headgear and not interfere with the proper wear of protective masks or equipment. - Females, the bulk of the bun shall not exceed 3 inches from scalp. The diameter of the bun will not exceed 4 inches. - Males, don’t allow your hair to exceed the 4 inches. Navy Uniform Regulations, Section 2201.1, Chapter 2, Section 1 Hair.
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Navy Signs Agreement for Largest Purchase of Renewable Energy by Federal Entity CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) -- The Department of the Navy (DON), Western Area Power Administration (Western), and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power hosted a ceremony Aug. 20 at Naval Air Station North Island, California, commemorating an agreement to construct a 210 megawatt (MW) direct current solar facility to benefit 14 DON installations.
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energy efficiency," said Mabus. "This agreement is also projected to save the DON at least $90 million over the life of the project."
The agreement, signed last month, is the largest purchase of renewable energy ever made by a federal entity. Adding solar power to naval installations will help diversify the DON's shore energy portfolio and provide long-term cost stability, which ultimately contributes to the DON's energy security priorities. In May 2014, the DON and Western signed an interagency agreement that allowed Western to issue a request for proposal (RFP) and then select Sempra U.S. Gas & Power's Mesquite Solar 3 project, a solar plant located 60 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona. More than 650,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels on ground-mounted, horizontal singleaxis trackers will be installed, providing a third of the energy needed to power 14 Navy and Marine Corps installations. Construction of Mesquite Solar 3 begins this month and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power expects the project to be complete by the end of 2016. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, who hosted the ceremony with Western and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, emphasized the importance of the agreement. "The collaboration on Mesquite Solar 3 is a triumph of innovative problem solving, and will help to increase the DON's energy security by diversifying our power portfolio and improving
In 2009, Congress mandated that the Department of Defense (DoD) produce or procure 25 percent of total DoD facility energy from renewable sources by 2025, with each service responsible for generating a portion of that renewable energy. Mabus accelerated that goal, directing the DON to procure one gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy by the end of 2015. In addition to the energy security benefits to the DON, the Mesquite Solar 3 project will help the 14 installations comply with California's Renewable Portfolio Standard. At 210 MW, the solar facility will contribute 21 percent of the power needed to meet Secretary Mabus' goal of bringing one gigawatt of renewable energy into procurement by the end of 2015. "We are pleased to partner with both the DON and Western to help contribute to the DON's renewable energy portfolio and to expand out Mesquite Solar complex," said Patti Wagner, president and CEO of Sempra U.S. Gas & Power. "The development of Mesquite Solar 3 will continue to stimulate the local economy in the region and would not have been possible without the strong support of neighboring communities, regulators and local, state and federal officials." Western's Senior Vice President and Desert
Navy Establishes New Honor Graduate Ribbon GREAT LAKES, Ill. (NNS) -- Yesterday, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the establishment of a Recruit Honor Graduate Ribbon for superior performance during the Navy’s basic military training, held at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. The first Navy Honor Graduate Ribbons will be awarded to recruits during their pass-in-review rehearsal tomorrow. The recruits who receive the ribbon will be authorized to wear it during recruit graduation on Friday. To reward recruits for their superb
Southwest Regional Manager, Ronald Moulton, also commended the project. "The powerful collaboration between all parties made this project possible. We look forward to facilitating similar agreements with other Federal agencies, helping them meet their renewable energy goals, and building more partnerships for powering the energy frontier," he said.
With the signing of Mesquite 3 (210 MW), the recent groundbreaking at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, (17 MW) last month and upcoming groundbreaking at Kings Bay, Georgia, (42 MW), the Navy is on track to meet that goal with a total 1.2 GW of projects in the pipeline. The list of installations that will be provided solar energy from the Mesquite 3 Solar farm include: Naval Base (NB) San Diego, NB Coronado, NB Point Loma, NB Ventura County, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Monterey, Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Seal Beach, NWS Det Norco, NWS Fallbrook, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) 29 Palms, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow, Marine Corps Recruitment Deport (MCRD) San Diego and Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) Bridgeport.
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performance during basic military training, the Honor Graduate Ribbon will provide a physical recognition of the Sailor’s outstanding achievements in academics, physical fitness, recruit leadership and commitment to the Navy core values of honor, courage and commitment. No more than three percent of the graduates from each training group will be designated as Honor Graduates and no retroactive awards are authorized.
In order of precedence, the ribbon shall rank immediately after the Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon.
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USS WISCONSIN mess,” said Lincoln Command Master Chief Lee Salas. “When you gather all the chiefs from the local area and you put them in one place, you see the power that they have.” Events like this heritage trip are not only meant to show the power of the chief’s mess, but to also teach the selectees about the unity of the mess.
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hief petty officers (CPO) and CPO selectees assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) joined hundreds of other CPOs and selectees during a CPO 365 Phase II training event at the USS Wisconsin (BB 64) and Nauticus museum in Norfolk, Va., Aug. 18. The trip was part of the six-week season during which CPO selectees learn about the Navy’s history and heritage, leadership skills, and the power of being part of the chief’s mess. “These events show the strength of the chief’s
“When I was selected I was stationed in Japan. I did not have the opportunity to go through as many heritage trips and be as involved with other messes throughout the area because I was in a small town and there were only three of us who made it,” said Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Tracy Moore. “Having each mess come together on the Wisconsin is an awesome idea. It shows unity and what the chiefs stand for.”
shows the value of joining the chief’s mess. We have been learning this Navy heritage since day one in boot camp and I look forward to being here next year; but next year as a chief to pass on what I was able to gain here today.” At the end of the event, Salas spoke with the selectees about how their hard work got them to the point they are at now. “It’s a great time when we advance any of our Sailors; especially our chief selectees,” Salas said. “It’s a great feeling when you see that list come out and you see that they got it right.”
The chief selectees heard words of wisdom from current and retired chiefs, such as the seventh Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Duane R. Bushey and U.S. Fleet Forces Command’s Fleet Master Chief Charles Clarke. “To have the fleet master chief and MCPON Bushey come here to address the selectees was great,” said Chief (select) Electronics Technician Brian Achilles, assigned to Lincoln. “For them to take the time to be here
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EDITORIALS NAVY HISTORY NAVY COMIC BOOKS As you may know, our ship is practically a floating construction site, and that is perfectly alright because when she is done being rebirthed she will be the capable many amazing things. Some of the next generation features for aircraft carriers include tractor beams, selfactivating blast doors made from carbonate steel, and a new offensive weapon system. Wait a second…I meant to say that the Death Star has all of those amazing features. However, the two realities aren’t as dissimilar as one may think. Charlton Comics, an American publishing company based in Conn., are well known for their fictional stories of war, suspense, and westerns. In 1956, the company published their first issue of Fightin’ Navy, a bi-monthly war comic that featured stories about World War II. For example, in Fightin’ Navy #74, a story is told of a man whom the writer called the “Frightened Hero”, an Ensign by the name of Danny Mitchell. Danny Mitchell become a pilot, and even though the illustrator spins a picture of daring raid and
By MC3 Chris Huot dogfights, the story is really about the battle within Danny, as he struggles with fear. To quote a line in the publication, “Fear is a strange thing. The fact that a man worries makes him a coward at times, and sometimes the same fear brings out the hero in him.” Fightin’ Navy went on to publish 52 issues were coveted by comic book collectors and veterans alike for their humor and unique topic. At the time, of course, the comic book industry was booming. Everywhere you looked there were vendors with comics about Uncle Sam, Captain Atom, and varying tales of suspense and horror. A lot of the pages were filled with propaganda and fictional writings, which is to be expected, considering the time they were written. In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, a series titled Navy History and Tradition, made its way into the hands of young lads. This recruiting comic book was published for the U.S. Navy and served to draw in soon-to-be Sailors. The stories, lined with various factoids from our nation’s history, told the story of how are nation was built and the history of our Navy.
When I was a child, I used to do a lot of weird stuff; eat grass, make a mess in flour, touch the stove when it was hot… you know, just normal kid stuff. But one thing I used to do when I was a child, turned out to be something that will stay with me, metaphorically, for the rest of my life: playing with dominoes. I never knew how to play any games with dominoes, so I would just take as many as I could find, borrow, and afford to buy at seven years old, line them up around the house, and see how gently I could push one to get it to knock the others over. How does that relate to me now, and specifically to events as of late? Well, I learned (subconsciously of course, I wasn’t thinking this deeply at seven years old) that a chain reaction, just like those dominoes, can begin with the smallest action. On August 21, a significant milestone was met when the first two female Soldiers graduated from Army Ranger School. Though not a small step by any means, it provides support in overturning past gender-specific stereotypes that have previously blockaded female service members from such opportunities.
EQUAL RIGHTS IN THE MILITARY However, this isn’t the first push, this is just a big one. Despite 1994 Pentagon rules forbidding women to be assigned combat roles, they have still served on battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan as medics and truck drivers. And that was the “straw that broke the camel’s back.” Former Defense Secretatry Leon Panetta passed a directive that states that the Pentagon open all roles (in all branches of services) to women by January 1, 2016 or offer a valid reason as to why they haven’t. Since the physical standards will not be changed, the projected amount of women qualifying for combat duty will be small. However, these changes are not unfounded… they allow female service members, regardless of branch, the credit, and the opportunities they’ve earned.
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The conference had a plethora of knowledgeable and experienced speakers including Rear Adm. Kevin Scott, Vice Director, J7, Joint Force Development Directorate, Mr. Harold Holder Sr., Chairman, The Holder Hospitality Group International, Inc. and Master Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Hampton. There were also two panels composed of leadership from around the ship. “I learned quite a lot from this conference,” said Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Philip Campbell. “I thought it was great that we had all these speakers sharing their vast amount of knowledge with us. I definitely have a lot to take away from this today.”
The speakers were not only full knowledge but also suggestions. Scott also had some advice for Lincoln Sailors. “Focus on your requirements,” said Scott. “Focus on what you need to do in terms of your qualifications and your expertise. Be cognizant and be aware of the environment around you in terms of whose doing and who’s being successful and emulating those traits and those things and those jobs that person is doing.”
" “It starts with you. It starts with confidence in you. It starts with a focus and belief of what your goals and objectives are and the visualization that you can be that." ”