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Article: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN EMBARKS DOZENS OF LOCAL LEADERS
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- February 13, 2009
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USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following press release:
By Lt. Ed Early, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
Five groups of distinguished visitors including congressional aides and the mayors of Everett and Marysville, Wash., experienced life aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Jan. 28-Feb. 3 during her recent underway period off the coast of Southern California.
Lincoln's guests observed routine flight operations - both during the day and at night - and interacted with Lincoln's crew.
Such interaction was especially meaningful for Mayor Ray Stephanson of Everett, where Lincoln is homeported.
"These Sailors are our neighbors and friends," said Stephanson. "They ...