Top Stories · October 8, 2026
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After Long and Grueling Deployment
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The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group returned to its homeport in San Diego on October 8, 2026, following a 10-month deployment. The mission, primarily focused on the Persian Gulf and operations involving the war with Iran, lasted 321 days, making it the second-longest deployment since the Cold War. The deployment was also notable for a record-setting 265 consecutive days at sea without a port visit. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met the ship before its arrival to address the crew and acknowledge the extensions of their mission.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group returned to its homeport in San Diego on October 8, 2026, following a 10-month deployment. The mission, primarily focused on the Persian Gulf and operations involving the war with Iran, lasted 321 days, making it the second-longest deployment since the Cold War. The deployment was also notable for a record-setting 265 consecutive days at sea without a port visit. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met the ship before its arrival to address the crew and acknowledge the extensions of their mission.