Families and friends reunited with loved ones on Thursday as the USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a 321-day deployment. The ship spent a record 265 days at sea.

CCBS News2026-10-09 14:59

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay after more than 10 months at sea. Thousands of sailors came ashore to cheers, tears and embraces, including new fathers meeting babies born during the historic deployment supporting the Iran war.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-09 09:00

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay on Thursday after a record 265 consecutive days at sea. The deployment included support for the Iran war and reports of worsening conditions among the crew.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-09 01:00

Thousands of sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln returned home after a record-long deployment. Some new fathers held their babies for the first time as they reunited with loved ones.

NNBC News2026-10-09 00:12

NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube reports from the USS Lincoln as service members prepare to reunite with their families following a record-long deployment.

NNBC News2026-10-08 21:23

The aircraft carrier has returned after a 10-month deployment. It drew attention after eight sailors attempted suicide and crew members reported poor conditions aboard.

AABC News2026-10-08 20:54

The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group returned to its San Diego homeport Thursday, ending a 10-month deployment to the Middle East. It played a key role in the war with Iran and set a record by spending 265 days between port calls.

AABC News2026-10-08 19:43

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay on Thursday after a record 265 uninterrupted days at sea. It supported the Iran war during the deployment, amid reports of worsening conditions among its crew.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-08 18:52

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a US aircraft carrier deployed for nearly a year and supporting US military operations against Iran for months, is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday afternoon.

GGuardian News2026-10-08 18:32

The USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for nearly a year and spent months supporting US military operations against Iran, is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday afternoon.

GGuardian News2026-10-08 18:14

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego, California, after a 10-month deployment spanning the Pacific, South China Sea and Middle East.

RReuters2026-10-08 17:10

The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, after a 10-month deployment to the Middle East. The carrier supported the U.S. war against Iran and spent more than 250 consecutive days at sea.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-08 09:57

The USS Lincoln is heading home after more than 300 days at sea. As the ship nears San Diego, NBC News’ Courtney Kube outlines the deployment’s accomplishments.

NNBC News2026-10-08 00:06

ABC News went aboard the USS Lincoln after its record deployment. Eight sailors in the carrier group attempted suicide during the deployment.

AABC News2026-10-07 23:45

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to sailors aboard the USS Lincoln on Wednesday, ahead of their return to the United States after 320 days at sea.

AABC News2026-10-07 19:35

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln returned to Coronado on Thursday after spending more than 300 days at sea. The ship took part in months of combat and blockade operations against Iran in the Middle East.

CCNN2026-10-07 19:20

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to its San Diego homeport Wednesday after more than 300 days at sea. The carrier spent months in combat and blockade operations against Iran in the Middle East. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to speak after the ship’s historic voyage.

CCNN2026-10-07 15:55

Eight US Navy personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a period that included combat operations against Iran and a modern record for the carrier’s time at sea, according to a letter obtained by CNN. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the previously unreported figure, which covers personnel from several ships in the group.

CCNN2026-09-25 00:00

New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for accountability after a letter from the Navy secretary disclosed eight suicide attempts within the USS Lincoln carrier strike group.

AABC News2026-09-24 23:41

The US acknowledged that there were eight suicide attempts aboard an aircraft carrier during its record deployment in the Middle East. Military families and lawmakers raised concerns in August over reported attempts, serious mental health problems, food shortages and poor hygiene.

Eeuronews2026-09-24 12:56

The acting secretary of the Navy confirmed in a letter to Congress that eight sailors assigned to the USS Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide, according to a report.

AABC News2026-09-24 12:32

Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are returning to California after nearly 10 months deployed on the aircraft carrier in support of the military effort in Iran. The crew stopped in Thailand last week for rest and recovery.

NNBC News2026-09-07 18:50

After a 286-day deployment, the USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew received a long-awaited port visit in Thailand. Sailors described food shortages, limited communication with family and uncertainty about their return following a record 264 consecutive days at sea and months of combat operations in the Middle East, while many also expressed pride in their service.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-06 13:51

In exclusive interviews, sailors aboard the USS Lincoln describe life on the ship during its record-breaking nine-month deployment. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.

NNBC News2026-09-05 23:45