The ash crushed many lightweight structures, and a chalky film covered the bay, which presented the appearance of a translucent shade of green.

Abraham Lincoln transported 4,323 people, primarily USN and USAF dependents, from Subic Bay, Cubi Point, and Clark Air Base to Cebu City, Cebu, for further evacuation to Guam and the continental U.S.[1] Abraham Lincoln sailed more than 1,800 nautical miles (2,100 mi; 3,300 km) through inshore waters during Fiery Vigil.

The carrier also supported Lake Champlain while the guided missile cruiser evacuated a further 844 people and their pets during three trips in and out of the disaster area.

At 1505 the ship commenced a coordinated search of the surrounding area with guided missile cruiser Port Royal as well as the frigate Ingraham.

[1] On 6 January 2008, Hopper, Port Royal, and Ingraham were entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz when five Iranian motor boats approached them at high speed and in a reportedly threatening manner.

[4] On 29 September 2009, Ingraham was en route to American Samoa and was the first U.S. military asset to arrive and assist in the recovery efforts following the earthquake and tsunami.

Additionally, while deployed, Ingraham participated in UNITAS, SIFOREX, & played a critical role in United States Fourth Fleet Theater Security Cooperation activities.

Ingraham's effective coordination and employment of maritime, aerial, and land-based assets in support of Combating Transnational Organized Crime operations and Operation Martillo resulted in the interdiction or disruption of illegal contraband including more than 11,937 kg of cocaine, worth more than $560 million, detention of 29 suspects, and the successful capture of a self-propelled semi-submersible vessel (SPSS)[7] with its crew and 2,383 kg of narcotics, the first such vessel ever captured in the Eastern Pacific.

In September Ingraham was extended in theater as the only U.S. Navy warship to participate in the 55th evolution of Exercise UNITAS[8] in Peru, significantly enhancing relationships with 15 partner nations.

[11] The Marine Corps fired two Naval Strike Missiles from shore, which navigated around simulated mountains, and hit the Ingraham hull.