Politics · October 8, 2026
USS Lincoln returning to San Diego after record time at sea as families gather to greet crew – live
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The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is scheduled to return to its homeport in San Diego on October 8, 2026, following a 10-month deployment to the Middle East. During its assignment, the ship set a new record of 265 days between ports of call and participated in significant combat operations against Iranian forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the ship prior to its arrival to award the Presidential Unit Citation and praise the crew's resilience. The deployment was marked by two extensions and reports of supply shortages and mental health challenges among the 5,000 service members on board.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is scheduled to return to its homeport in San Diego on October 8, 2026, following a 10-month deployment to the Middle East. During its assignment, the ship set a new record of 265 days between ports of call and participated in significant combat operations against Iranian forces. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the ship prior to its arrival to award the Presidential Unit Citation and praise the crew's resilience. The deployment was marked by two extensions and reports of supply shortages and mental health challenges among the 5,000 service members on board.