U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After Long and Grueling Deployment

USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record-breaking deployment

Families embraced their loved ones as the USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego after more than 300 days at sea

Oct 9, 2026

USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran

Crew members express relief after a record 265 days at sea that strained conditions on board.

Oct 9, 2026

The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned home after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war. The extended deployment drew attention following reports of crew stress and supply shortages.

Oct 9, 2026

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After Long and Grueling Deployment

The aircraft carrier, whose crew endured food shortages, spent much of its nearly 11-month deployment in combat without a day off.

Oct 8, 2026

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in San Diego after grueling deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln docked in San Diego on Thursday, completing a lengthy and grueling deployment to the Middle East, which was mired in tight food supply and degrading mental health onboard the massive ship. The Lincoln, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, completed the 322-day deployment, which was expected to end this summer. It was extended as…

Oct 8, 2026