Article: CENTCOM OPERATIONS DIRECTOR VISITS USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN

The U.S. Navy issued the following press release:

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arianne AndersonUSS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Director of Operations U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti and members of his staff, who are based in Tampa, Fla., visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) May 11-12.

During their visit, the CENTCOM officials toured the ship and received briefs on the strike group's responsibilities and capabilities. They also were given an opportunity to watch flight operations and spend time with the crew.

Scaparrotti said this was his first visit aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier while underway.

"Getting aboard and talking to the ...

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