BEACH CLEAN UP Lincoln Sailor’s Clean Up Fort Monroe Beach
Photos and Story by: MCSN Ellen Long
S Above: Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) clear trash off of the beach as part of a community relations project at Fort Monroe, Va.
Above: Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) clear trash off of the beach as part of a community relations project at Fort Monroe, Va.
ailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) participated in a beach clean-up as part of a community relations project at Fort Monroe Nov. 8. Personnel Specialist 1st Class Mishell Brownlee, leading petty officer of Personnel Department on Lincoln, coordinated the event. “It’s important to let the community know that we’re not just here for the shipyard,” said Brownlee. “We’re here to help with anything we can, from beach clean-ups to soup kitchens to whatever they need.” Many departments from around the Lincoln participated in the clean-up. Seaman Jennifer Loretta from Deck Department on Lincoln said she frequently participates in community relations projects. “I like the view of the beach and helping out is just a bonus,” said Loretta. “It’s beautiful and we should have more people out here to get involved.” Seaman Jessica Nenninger from Deck Department is also a regular participant in community relations projects. “I think it’s good for us to be involved,” said Nenninger. “We want the community to know we care” Brownlee said she hopes that the Sailors get more out of this than just a day off of work. “We go to work every day and try to make a difference for our country,” said Brownlee. “But we do this to try and make a difference for our community as well.”
Right: Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) clear trash off the beach as part of a community relations project at Fort Monroe, Va.
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