Families reunited as USS Lincoln comes home after record 9-month deployment
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a record 265-day deployment, the longest continuous time at sea for the carrier. The crew reunited with their families after being stationed in the Middle East and South China Sea, during a mission extended by military actions involving Iran.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln was at sea for 265 days without a break, the longest deployment on record.
- The carrier left California in November 2025 and served mainly in the Gulf and Middle East regions.
- The deployment was extended due to U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran.
- Some crew members faced difficult conditions, including reported suicide attempts and limited food variety.
- The Navy confirmed eight suicide attempts but no deaths during the deployment.
- Communication with families was limited and often unreliable during the deployment.
- Over 100 sailors became new fathers during the mission, meeting their babies for the first time upon return.
- Families and lawmakers had raised concerns about the crew's welfare while the ship was deployed.
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