USS Abraham Lincoln heads home after extended 9-month mission

At a glance

USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to the US after a 9-month deployment.
The crew of 5,000 faced an unusually long period of over 290 days at sea.
The deployment was marked by reports of crew welfare and supply shortage concerns.

Story so far

The USS Abraham Lincoln has concluded a record-length nine-month mission in the Middle East and is returning to the US. The deployment, which began in November 2025 amid tensions with Iran, was marked by reports of difficult conditions for its 5,000-person crew, including supply shortages and mental health concerns. These issues prompted inquiries to the Pentagon from lawmakers and families. The aircraft carrier has now been replaced in the region by the USS George Washington.

Latest development

The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has departed the Middle East for home after an extended nine-month deployment, during which its 5,000-member crew spent over 290 days at sea.

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