U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic Louis Velarde greases the leading edge flap transmission. U.S. Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic Louis Velarde greases the leading edge flap transmission of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian Gulf on May 7, 2008. The Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support Maritime Security Operations which promote stability. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 691547-D-YKE86-654.jpg Photo Gallery