USS Abraham Lincoln Returns After Record-Long Deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California, on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The vessel arrived in San Diego Bay after completing a record-long deployment at sea, during which it conducted operations to support the Iran war.

Upon arrival, ship leadership addressed the crew on the flight deck to thank them for their service. The sailors were subsequently greeted by family and friends gathered at the dock.