USS Lincoln carrier to return to port in San Diego after record-breaking deployment – US politics live

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to San Diego after a record-breaking deployment of over 300 days, which included approximately 265 to 286 days of uninterrupted time at sea. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the carrier to address the crew and award the Presidential Unit Citation. The deployment, originally intended for the Pacific, was extended and redirected to the Middle East following the start of a conflict with Iran in February. While administration officials praised the crew's resilience and achievements, families and some officials raised concerns regarding supply shortages and the mental health of personnel during the mission.

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to San Diego after a record-breaking deployment of over 300 days, which included approximately 265 to 286 days of uninterrupted time at sea. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the carrier to address the crew and award the Presidential Unit Citation. The deployment, originally intended for the Pacific, was extended and redirected to the Middle East following the start of a conflict with Iran in February. While administration officials praised the crew's resilience and achievements, families and some officials raised concerns regarding supply shortages and the mental health of personnel during the mission.