Carrier Lincoln leaves on 7-month tour

The aircraft carrier deployed Thursday from Everett, WA where they are home ported and came on down to sunny San Diego to pick up their air wing and another 1,500 crew members. They are headed toward the Persian Gulf to support the global war on terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 3,600 crew members are expected to be gone for the standard six to seven month deployment.

~~~Good Luck and God Bless to all the crew and their families that are left behind.

~~~ Please stay safe!