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USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After Record-Long Deployment

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln docked in San Diego on October 8, 2026, after a record 265 days uninterrupted at sea supporting operations in the Iran conflict, a deployment that drew scrutiny over reported supply shortages and crew mental health concerns.

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Oct 9, 7:11 AM cbsnews.com Hugs and tears of joy after USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego
Oct 9, 3:45 AM theglobeandmail.com USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after a record-long deployment at sea
Oct 9, 1:27 AM npr.org Long-deployed USS Lincoln servicemembers reunited with families
Oct 8, 8:05 PM news.sky.com US Navy ship returns home after record deployment and concerns about conditions on board
Oct 8, 5:05 PM npr.org The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
Oct 8, 4:54 PM pbs.org Long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
Oct 8, 4:52 PM nbcnews.com USS Abraham Lincoln sailors reunite with loved ones after nearly a year away
Oct 8, 4:44 PM cbsnews.com USS Lincoln docks in San Diego, returning home for first time in 321 days
Oct 8, 4:42 PM nytimes.com U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After Long and Grueling Deployment
Oct 8, 4:26 PM theglobeandmail.com USS Lincoln docks in California after record deployment
Oct 8, 3:26 PM bbc.co.uk ​​USS Lincoln finally docks in San Diego after 10-month mission
Oct 8, 2:47 PM nbcnews.com USS Lincoln docks in San Diego Bay following scrutinized 322-day deployment
Oct 8, 2:43 PM npr.org The USS Abraham Lincoln is home in San Diego, after a record deployment
Oct 8, 9:07 AM theglobeandmail.com USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record-long deployment