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First woman to command aircraft carrier for the Navy is a Milwaukee native By: Madison Goldbeck
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - The Navy recently announced that Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt will assume command of USS Abraham Lincoln, marking the first time a female commanding officer will lead the crew of one of the Navy s 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, according to officials.
Bauernschmidt is a Milwaukee native. She graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 1994, which was the first graduating class in which women were allowed to serve aboard combatant ships and aircraft.
Officials say Bauernschmidt was designated as a Naval Aviator in 1996 and served with several helicopter squadrons. The Navy says she also previously commanded the Spartans of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 as well as amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD-22).
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.
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Dec. 28, 2020
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These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Dec. 28, 2020, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship.
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CMDCM(SW/AW) Randy Bell, USS America (LHA-6) command master chief, right, presents a wreath to Master Chief Petty Officer Tatayuki Ono, CMC of JS Ise (DDH 182), during a kadomatsu exchange between the ships on Dec. 23, 2020. Kadomatsu, or ‘gate pines,’ are a Japanese New Year tradition for good luck. US Navy Photo
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