USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) departs Naval Station Everett for the last time as it begins a five-month world cruise before reaching its new homeport at Newport News, Va., to start its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Steckler/Released)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Pacific Ocean during a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. Lincoln is changing homeports after this deployment from Everett, Wash., to Norfolk, Va., for a periodic refueling complex overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary S. Welch/Released)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is underway on deployment to the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. Following deployment, Lincoln will change its homeport from Everett, Wash. to Norfolk, Va. for a periodic refueling complex overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary S. Welch/Released)

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is underway on deployment to the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. Following deployment, Lincoln will change its homeport from Everett, Wash. to Norfolk, Va. for a periodic refueling complex overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary S. Welch/Released)