USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran
The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after a record-breaking 322-day deployment supporting the US-Israel war on Iran. The mission faced significant criticism regarding crew morale, food shortages, and the overall strain on military resources.
Why it matters
The deployment serves as a focal point for broader debates regarding the efficacy and human cost of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Crew members express relief upon return from record-breaking deployment of 265 days that strained conditions on board.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Sailors disembark the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, on October 8, 2026 [David Swanson/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 9 Oct 2026 9 Oct 2026 The United States aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to its home port after a 322-day deployment, including a record 265 consecutive days at sea, during which it helped wage the US-Israel war on Iran.
The vessel returned to Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, on Thursday, where members of its crew were greeted by family and friends.
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