Amy Bauernschmidt

Amy Bauernschmidt
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1994–present
Rank	Rear Admiral (lower half)
Commands	USS Abraham Lincoln USS San Diego HSM-70
Awards	Legion of Merit Defense Superior Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal

Amy N. Bauernschmidt is a United States Navy officer. She is the first woman to serve as the executive officer and then as the commanding officer of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. Bauernschmidt assumed command of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) on 19 August 2021.