Destroyer In USS Lincoln Strike Group Ends 11-Month Combat Deployment
Summary
The USS Michael Murphy returned home after an 11-month deployment supporting U.S. operations in the Middle East. The destroyer operated in the North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Strait of Hormuz during the war with Iran.Key Facts
- The USS Michael Murphy departed on December 1, 2025, and reached the North Arabian Sea in late January.
- The destroyer was part of the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group.
- The Navy said the ship helped enforce a naval blockade and completed 12 contested transits of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Michael Murphy escorted four merchant tankers to safety.
- Navy leaders have said sailors should expect deployments of 10 to 11 months amid increased operational demands.
- A typical Navy deployment lasts six to eight months.
- Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said in September that there had been eight suicide attempts across the Abraham Lincoln strike group during its deployment.
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