 Welcome to All Hands Update, I'm Petty Officer Jonathan Pankaw. Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln returned to the water November 3rd after nearly two years of being in dry dock. The undocking of the ship is a significant milestone in the refueling complex overhaul process. Aircraft carriers typically have 50-year lifespans and an overhaul is scheduled for the midpoint of an aircraft carrier's service life. Lincoln is transitioning from the rip-out phase to the rebuilding phase. During the rebuilding phase, Lincoln sailors will add the finishing touches to the ship such as installing furniture and painting interior spaces. Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz-class to undergo an overhaul. Once the overhaul is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet.