Pacific Ocean (Sept. 2, 2004) - 1st Class Petty Officer hopefuls participate in the Navy Wide Examination aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Exams are held semi annually every March and September. Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently conducting operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman James R. McGury (RELEASED)