USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home, Acting Navy Secretary says
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced on Friday that the USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to the U.S. as the aircraft carrier’s long deployment has come under scrutiny over reported harsh conditions the sailors onboard have worked under. “The USS Abraham Lincoln crushed their deployment and will return home soon as part of a planned...
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning to the US, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. The carrier has been deployed for nine months, and its long deployment has been scrutinized due to reported harsh conditions onboard.
The ship's deployment began in November 2025, with an initial assignment to the South China Sea, but it was diverted to the Middle East before US-Israeli attacks on Iran started on February 28. According to reports, sailors have faced difficult living conditions, including cramped quarters, long workdays, and inadequate food and sanitation.
There have been reports of several suicide attempts and concerns about the mental health of service members. Democratic lawmakers are calling for probes into the situation. The USS Abraham Lincoln is expected to be replaced by another aircraft carrier, the George Washington, as confirmed by President Donald Trump and reported by Dawn.
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