USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record deployment amid crew condition concerns

The USS Abraham Lincoln sailors' ordeal became controversial after reports of supply shortages, deteriorating mental health and even suicide attempts among the crew.

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after its crew spent 321 days away. At least 8 members attempted suicide amid reports of poor conditions on board.

Families of crewmembers arrived hours ahead of the carrier’s return after reported suicide attempts, dwindling supplies and harsh conditions became synonymous with its deployment.

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego on Thursday after a more than 10-month deployment that took it to the Middle East. CBS News national security contributor Joe Zacks joins "The Takeout" to unpack the latest developments in the Iran war.

The USS Abraham Lincoln sailed into San Diego harbor on Thursday, flanked by fire boats shooting jets of water into the air and Coast Guard security vessels ensuring that any recreational boats maintain a safe distance.

The USS Abraham Lincoln and its more than 4,500 sailors returned home to San Diego on Thursday for the first time in 321 days.

The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group returned to its Southern California homeport on Thursday

The drone and ship kill marks visualize the role the Lincoln Carrier Strike Group played in the fight with Iran. The post USS Abraham Lincoln Comes Home With Its Island Superstructure Covered In Kill Marks appeared first on TWZ.

After more than 10 months at sea, the Lincoln made a stop in Thailand last month on its way back from the Middle East.

NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube joins Meet the Press NOW from the USS Lincoln as its service members prepare to reunite with their families after a record-long deployment.

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned home after a record-long deployment at sea, including operations supporting the Iran war. Sailors stood on the carrier’s deck as it approached San Diego Bay, where cheering families gathered at the dock to welcome them.

Military families admit ‘mixed emotions’ as aircraft carrier finally returns to San Diego after grueling deployment that took severe tollUSS Lincoln arrives at San Diego base – live updatesBy 4am on Thursday, the sky still pitch black, 19-year-old Pvt Grayden Monroe and his mom had arrived to the naval base in San Diego, California, the very first military family members huddled on a set of metal bleachers overlooking the dark water. They were waiting for Monroe’s 21-year-old sister to step off the USS Abraham Lincoln, the embattled aircraft carrier that has been at sea for the better part of a year.Monroe, a soldier stationed at Fort Campbell, was wearing his army uniform for the occasion. “I hope she’s proud of me,” he said of his sister, “and I hope she knows damn well that I’m just as proud of her.” Continue reading...

The USS Abraham Lincoln docked in San Diego on Thursday, completing a lengthy and grueling deployment to the Middle East, which was mired in tight food supplies and degrading mental health onboard the massive ship.  The Lincoln, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, completed the 322-day deployment, which was expected to end this summer. It was extended...

The USS Abraham Lincoln docked at its homeport in the San Diego Bay on Thursday after its deployment to the Middle East nearly one year ago. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Carter Evans report. Then, Ret. Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins with analysis.

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Bay 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. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth flew out to the carrier on Wednesday to give the crew the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest honour a unit can receive that is typically reserved for significant achievement in combat. Hegseth pushed back against what he said were...

CORONADO, Calif. — The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Bay 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. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew out to the carrier on Wednesday to give the crew the Presidential Unit Citation , the highest honor a unit can receive that is typically reserved for significant achievement in combat. Hegseth pushed back against what he said were efforts to turn the “Lincoln into some sort of a symbol, a symbol of dysfunction or a symbol of low morale or a symbol of a failed mission.” The carrier drew national attention following reports of stress among the crew and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products, during its Iran war mission. Families and loved ones of the crew arrived hours ahead of the carrier’s arrival Thursday, waiting in line to get on the naval base in Coronado near San Diego. Among the first to depart once the ship docks will be 64 fathers meeting theirs ba

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.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew out to the carrier on Wednesday to give the crew the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest honour a unit can receive

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who visited the carrier a day before the ship reached shore, announced the award to the 5,000 sailors aboard the Lincoln.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who visited the carrier a day before the ship reached shore, announced the award to the 5,000 sailors aboard the Lincoln.

The aircraft carrier is returning to San Diego after supporting the Iran war during a record deployment that raised concerns about crew conditions.

After a record-setting and difficult deployment to the Middle East, the USS Abraham Lincoln, carrying some 5,000 service members, will finally arrive home. The aircraft carrier that was plagued by supply shortages and low morale during its nearly year-long assignment, is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday, setting the scene for emotional family reunions. NBC’s Courtney Kube reports for TODAY from aboard the Lincoln.

USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record 265 days at sea, wins top unit honour

Deployment for nearly a year was marked by reports of supply shortages, and deteriorating morale and mental health among crewThe USS Abraham Lincoln, the US aircraft carrier that has been deployed for nearly a year and has spent months supporting US military operations against Iran, is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday afternoon.It marks the end of a deployment that has been described as “one of the most operationally intense and consequential of the modern era” and that became marked by a record-stretch at sea, repeated deployment extensions, and reports of supply shortages, and deteriorating morale and mental health among some crew members. Continue reading...

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.

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning home to San Diego after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war

The ship, whose crew endured food shortages, spent much of its nearly 11-month deployment in combat without a day off.

USS Lincoln carrier strike group will return to its homeport of San Diego on Thursday, concluding a 10-month deployment where it played a key role in the war with Iran.

By Phil StewartWASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday and praised the resilience of sailors who endured an extended, wartime deployment that drew scrutiny over suicide attempts on board.

After spending more than 300 days at sea, service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln will finally return home this week.

After more than 300 days at sea, the sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier are about to arrive home in San Diego. They're expected to be back on U.S. soil on Thursday, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew over a day early to greet the Lincoln's troops and present them with a Presidential Unit Citation. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

USS Abraham Lincoln gets top unit honour after record Iran war deployment

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gave a hero's welcome to the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln as they returned to San Diego after spending some 300 days at sea.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a high-level award during a visit to the aircraft carrier

Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth greeted the crew with an admission: He was the one who approved prolonging the aircraft carrier’s unusually long deployment in the Middle East amid the US war with Iran.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a high-level award during a visit to the aircraft carrier

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that the sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Group will receive the Presidential Unit Citation. Hegseth traveled to San Diego to welcome home those sailors and Marines who were deployed for more than 300 consecutive days overseas and led the military’s actions in the Iran […]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented the highest unit award, the Presidential Unit Citation, to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group crew Wednesday upon the aircraft carrier’s return to the U.S. after a lengthy deployment in the Middle East. Hegseth praised the crew for supporting the U.S. military’s operations against Iran and helping enforce the...

Pentagon chief tries to play down problems onboard carrier as it returns to dock after 260 days at sea without port callPete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, told service members on the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday that their deployment “wasn’t easy” as the carrier prepares to dock after spending over 260 consecutive days at sea without a port call, setting a navy record.For months, there have been widespread concerns since reports first emerged of supply shortages and deteriorating mental health onboard. In his remarks on Wednesday, however, Hegseth again sought to play down the issues. Continue reading...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will welcome home sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday afternoon in San Diego, following the aircraft carrier’s extended deployment to the Middle East. Hegseth is set to address the crew as aircraft carrier returns to the U.S. after more than 280 days without a port call, including military operations...

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returns home to California Thursday, the Navy announced Friday, following a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war and intense scrutiny over ship conditions.

The USS Abraham Lincoln will return to its homeport in San Diego, California, on Wednesday after 320 days at sea.

The USS Abraham Lincoln will return to its homeport in San Diego, California, on Wednesday after 320 days at sea.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to San Diego on Tuesday and will welcome the USS Abraham Lincoln crew home on Wednesday after the aircraft carrier extended its deployment to the Middle East. According to the Pentagon, Hegseth will speak with the ship’s crew, participate in physical training and eat lunch with the service members...