Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow
The USS Abraham Lincoln is nearing the end of a 250-day deployment in the Middle East, significantly longer than its original schedule due to the ongoing war with Iran. Reports of deteriorating conditions on board have emerged as the Navy prepares to bring the vessel home.
Why it matters
Extended military deployments impact both the operational readiness of the US Navy and the welfare of service members.
Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow Close There have been reports of poor conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, which the US Navy says will soon be brought home from the Middle East.
The aircraft carrier was originally expected back in May - but the US war with Iran has kept it at sea for around 250 days straight.
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship's movements which last docked in December last year.
Produced by Krystal Campos. Graphics by Sally Nicholls.
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