- Capt Amy Bauernschmidt became the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in US Navy history. She will captain USS Abraham Lincoln.
- Bauernschmidt previously served as the Abraham Lincoln’s executive officer from 2016 to 2019 and took over command from CaptWalt Slaughter.
- Bauernschmidt previously served as the commanding officer of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 70 and the amphibious transport dock San Diego.
