First female CO to command nuclear aircraft carrierANS Nuclear CafeSecurityJanuary 5, 2021, 12:01PM|ANS Nuclear CafeBauernschmidtPhoto: U.S. NavyCapt. Amy Bauernschmidt will assume command of USS Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. Navy announced last month. It marks the first time that a female commanding officer will lead the crew of one of the Navy’s 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.Bauernschmidt will take the Lincoln’s helm this summer, upon completion of the nuclear power, aviation, and leadership training required of aircraft carrier COs.ExpandTags:nuclear aircraft carrieru.s. navyuss abraham lincolnShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook