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US sailors reunite with families as USS Abraham Lincoln returns home

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The USS Abraham Lincoln, after a record-breaking 265-day deployment, returned to San Diego Bay where sailors were reunited with their families. The ship's journey included supporting military operations against Iran following its redirection from duty in the South China Sea. During this extended period at sea, there were reports of supply shortages and crew welfare issues that garnered public attention.
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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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The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay after 265 consecutive days at sea, completing a record-long deployment that included supporting US military operations against Iran.
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US sailors reunite with families as USS Abraham Lincoln returns home · assertive framing

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The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay after 265 consecutive days at sea, completing a record-long deployment that included supporting US military operations against Iran. asserted
that → return → Iran
Sailors reunited with their families, some carrying flowers and balloons, as the aircraft carrier arrived home. asserted
carrier → reunite → flowers
The deployment drew attention over reports of supply shortages and concerns about crew welfare. asserted
deployment → draw → welfare
The massive nuclear-powered warship left California in November 2025 for duty in the South China Sea and was rerouted to the Middle East before US-Israeli attacks on Iran. asserted
warship → power → Iran
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