Hegseth visits the long-deployed USS Lincoln to bestow award before ship returns home
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the USS Abraham Lincoln before the ship returned home to San Diego after a record 265-day deployment supporting the Iran war. He awarded the crew the Presidential Unit Citation for their combat operations and maritime blockade during Operation Epic Fury.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln was deployed for 265 days without interruption, a record for an aircraft carrier.
- The ship supported combat operations and a maritime blockade against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury.
- The crew received the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest unit award for significant combat achievements.
- The deployment involved challenges such as crew stress, mental health concerns, and supply shortages, including food and hygiene products.
- The Lincoln made a brief stop in Thailand on its return journey.
- Defense Secretary Hegseth acknowledged the tough deployment and promised support as the ship returned home.
- President Donald Trump monitored the USS Abraham Lincoln’s activities and praised the crew’s efforts.
- A previous long deployment was by the USS Gerald R. Ford, which lasted 326 days and also received the Presidential Unit Citation.
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