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The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego

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The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego 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.

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  • The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego 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.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:18:20 UTC.

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  1. The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego

  2. USS Lincoln docks in San Diego, returning home for first time in 321 days

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