‘It’s been hard'’: families await the return of the USS Abraham Lincoln
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln, a US aircraft carrier, has been at sea for nearly a year supporting military operations against Iran. After many months and a challenging deployment with combat missions and supply shortages, the ship is now returning to San Diego.Key Facts
- About 5,000 sailors and marines were onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its deployment.
- The deployment was originally planned for the Pacific and expected to last a few months but was extended and redirected to the Middle East.
- The Lincoln supported US military operations, including shooting down more than 200 drones from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- The carrier and its strike group experienced intense combat, described as some of the most serious at sea since World War II.
- The ship stayed at sea for over 250 days without a port visit, creating supply and morale challenges.
- Some crew members faced mental health struggles, with reported cases of attempted suicide during deployment.
- Families experienced long periods without communication or receipt of care packages from their loved ones at sea.
- The ship is expected to arrive back in San Diego in the next few days, ending its lengthy and difficult mission.
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