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The long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln returns home to San Diego from Middle East

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The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after a 265-day deployment in the Middle East, during which time reports emerged of supply shortages and mental health issues among crew members. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the ship before its arrival to present the Presidential Unit Citation, highlighting the resilience of the crew despite challenging conditions and dismissing claims of dysfunction or low morale aboard the vessel.

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Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, visited the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday before its return to San Diego on Thursday after a record-breaking 265-day deployment supporting the war against Iran. Hegseth bestowed upon the crew the Presidential Unit Citation, typically awarded for significant combat achievements, despite reports of stress and supply shortages during their long deployment. The ship's extended mission drew national attention amid concerns over crew welfare and morale issues, including suicide attempts and shortages of basic supplies like food and hygiene products. Despite these challenges, Hegseth praised the sailors' resilience and dedication, emphasizing their role in a critical military operation overseen by President Donald Trump.

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Defence Iran San Diego The USS Abraham Lincoln USS Abraham Lincoln

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Iran GPE · 2× Defence ORG · 1× Hegseth PERSON · 1× Pete Hegseth PERSON · 1× San Diego GPE · 1× the US Navy ORG · 1×

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The long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln returns home to San Diego from Middle East The aircraft carrier’s 265-day Iran war mission was marked by reports of supply shortages and deteriorating mental health among the crew The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Bay Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record-long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth flew out to the carrier on Wednesday to give the crew the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest honour a unit can receive that is typically reserved for significant achievement in combat.

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2026-10-08 · South China Morning Post

The long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln returns home to San Diego from Middle East · assertive framing

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that → deploy → combat

Hegseth pushed back against what he said were efforts to turn the “Lincoln into some sort of a symbol, a symbol of dysfunction or a symbol of low morale or a symbol of a failed mission”. asserted

he → push → mission

He said “what makes the US military and the US Navy and all these sailors different is that you adapt and that you’re resilient and you overcome – you finish the mission nonetheless.” asserted

you → say → mission