USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

[Matt Ottosen]

On December 13, 2022, I was able to take part in a 24-hour, Distinguished Visitor (DV)/media embark aboard the US Navy aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). I boarded the ship pierside in San Diego at Naval Air Station North Island, and flew off the next day onboard a Bell/Boeing CMV-22B Osprey. I was able to see much of the ship, and also spend many hours taking photos on their active flight deck. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget!

[Matt Ottosen]

Here's a few more, from our afternoon visit to the flight deck.
A little heavy on the editing, but I still love the way these turned out.

[Anna M. Wood]

Awesome opportunity and a great set of images...

[Matt Ottosen]

Awesome opportunity and a great set of images...

Thank you, Anna!

[Matt Ottosen]

Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14 (HSC-14) "Chargers"


Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) "Rough Raiders"


Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) "Rough Raiders"

[Matt Ottosen]

Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) "Rough Raiders"

[Matt Ottosen]

Growlers and Super Hornets aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

[Anna M. Wood]

Growlers and Super Hornets aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

Awesome opportunity to embark on an aircraft carrier.  Enjoy seeing the photos from your trips onboard.

[Matt Ottosen]

I absolutely love sunrise on the flight deck!