USS Abraham Lincoln scheduled to dock in San Diego after harrowing stretch at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to return to San Diego on Thursday after a record-setting deployment lasting over 300 days. Originally deployed in November 2025, the carrier was redirected to the Middle East following the outbreak of war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran in February 2026. The deployment was marked by 286 consecutive days at sea without a port call, leading to reports of supply shortages, deteriorating mental health, and at least eight suicide attempts among the crew and its strike group. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the ship prior to its docking to praise the crew's mission and announce a presidential unit citation for their service.

The USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to return to San Diego on Thursday after a record-setting deployment lasting over 300 days. Originally deployed in November 2025, the carrier was redirected to the Middle East following the outbreak of war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran in February 2026. The deployment was marked by 286 consecutive days at sea without a port call, leading to reports of supply shortages, deteriorating mental health, and at least eight suicide attempts among the crew and its strike group. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the ship prior to its docking to praise the crew's mission and announce a presidential unit citation for their service.