The long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln returns home to San Diego from Middle East

The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after a record-long deployment of 265 days in the Middle East. This marks the end of a significant military operation, and the crew will now have a chance to rest and recover after their prolonged time at sea. The return of the USS Abraham Lincoln is also notable because Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the crew the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest honour a unit can receive, for their service in the region.

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The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home after a long deployment in the Middle East, which could lead to a decrease in US military presence in the region. This reduction in military presence may lead to a decrease in tensions and a more stable environment

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