First Filipino-American to command U.S. aircraft carrier

Capt. Ronald Ravelo is the first Filipino-American to command an aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy when he took over the command of USS Abraham Lincoln on Aug. 7

It was also the first time that a family member took command from another as Ravelo is the brother-in-law of outgoing Capt. Karl Thomas.

[thumb]http://globalnation.inquirer.net/109198/smooth-sailing-for-first-fil-am-to-command-us-aircraft-carrier[/thumb]