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USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Crew members express relief after a record 265 days at sea that strained conditions on board.

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  • Crew members express relief after a record 265 days at sea that strained conditions on board.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:39:20 UTC.

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The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned home after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war. The extended deployment drew attention following reports of crew stress and supply shortages.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR