USS Lincoln Returns Home
Crew members prepare the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for return on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, to her home port Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning home to San Diego after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war. The carrier’s extended deployment drew the nation’s attention following reports of crew stress and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products. The Navy initially downplayed any problems, and President Donald Trump commented that the Lincoln’s lengthy deployment was “not nearly long enough.” The carrier left San Diego in November, arrived in the Middle East in January in support of Iran operations, and spent 265 days at sea, a record for days in between ports of call.
