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Female captain to command US Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for 1st time December 28, 2020, by Naida Hakirevic
The US Navy revealed that Captain Amy Bauernschmidt will assume command of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), marking the first time a female commanding officer will lead the crew of one of the navy’s eleven nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
Bauernschmidt will take command of Lincoln this summer, upon completion of the nuclear power, aviation, and leadership training required of aircraft carrier COs. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to be selected,” Bauernschmidt said. “I love leading Sailors and I take that responsibility extremely seriously.”
Bauernschmidt was also the first woman to serve as the executive officer aboard an aircraft carrier, a position she held from September 2016 to January 2019, also on the Lincoln.
Milwaukee native to command USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
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Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt
The U.S. Navy recently announced Capt. Bauernschmidt will take command of Lincoln in summer 2021. This, after completing the nuclear power, aviation, and leadership training required of aircraft carrier commanding officers. I am incredibly honored and humbled to be selected, said Bauernschmidt in a news release.
FOX6 News first introduced viewers to Bauernschmidt in February 2018 after we were granted exclusive access to visit the USS Abraham Lincoln and share stories from the warship.
Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt
Bauernschmidt graduated from the United Stated Naval Academy in May 1994, the first graduating class in which women were allowed to serve aboard combatant ships and aircraft. She was designated as a Naval Aviator in 1996 and served with several helicopter squadrons throughout her career. She has previously commanded the Spartans
Female CO Will Command Aircraft Carrier for First Time
The Navy confirmed that Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt will assume command of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) marking the first time a female commanding officer will lead the crew of one of the Navy’s 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
Bauernschmidt will take command of Lincoln this summer, upon completion of the nuclear power, aviation, and leadership training required of aircraft carrier COs. I am incredibly honored and humbled to be selected,” said Bauernschmidt. “I love leading Sailors and I take that responsibility extremely seriously.
Bauernschmidt was also the first female to serve as the executive officer aboard an aircraft carrier, a position she held from September 2016 to January 2019, also on the Lincoln.
First female commanding officer of an aircraft carrier will helm USS Lincoln
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Capt. Amy N. Bauernschmidt, pictured reading the petty officer advancement results over the USS Abraham Lincoln s announcement system in Nov. 2018, has been named commanding officer of the aircraft carrier. Photo by Gwendelyn Ohrazda/U.S. Navy
Dec. 24 (UPI) Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt will assume command of USS Abraham Lincoln, making her the first female commanding officer of an aircraft carrier, the Navy announced this week.
Bauernschmidt will take command of the Lincoln this summer, after she completes training, aviation and leadership training required of aircraft carrier commanding officer.