USS Lincoln Set to Port in San Diego After Record Deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday, October 8, 2026, following a nearly year-long deployment. The aircraft carrier, which houses approximately 5,000 service members, was redirected from the Pacific to the Middle East in February to support operations during the war with Iran. While officials have praised the crew's historic mission, the deployment has been marked by significant reports of supply shortages, plumbing issues, and a mental health crisis among the crew, including eight suicide attempts.

The USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday, October 8, 2026, following a nearly year-long deployment. The aircraft carrier, which houses approximately 5,000 service members, was redirected from the Pacific to the Middle East in February to support operations during the war with Iran. While officials have praised the crew's historic mission, the deployment has been marked by significant reports of supply shortages, plumbing issues, and a mental health crisis among the crew, including eight suicide attempts.