USS Abraham Lincoln's Condition As It Makes Port: What Photos Show
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to its home port in San Diego after a 10-month deployment as part of Operation Epic Fury. The ship and crew faced challenges such as long time at sea without a port stop, morale issues, and visible wear on the ship's exterior, but officials praised the crew’s work and resilience.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln spent 321 days at sea, including 264 days without a port stop.
- The carrier was part of Operation Epic Fury near Iran, where it conducted 40 days of combat operations.
- During deployment, the crew launched 450 Tomahawk missiles, flew 3,693 combat flights, sank 64 Iranian warships, and defended against drones and missile attacks.
- The ship showed visible signs of wear like rust and missing paint near the waterline when it made a stop in Thailand.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the crew before their return and conveyed President Donald Trump’s thanks for their service.
- Local officials including San Diego’s mayor welcomed the crew home and acknowledged the long separation from families.
- Some media coverage focused on problems like low morale and incidents aboard, but military leaders rejected those claims as unfair.
- The ship was cleaned during its port visit in Thailand to improve its appearance for the homecoming.
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