USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After Record 265 Days at Sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to San Diego Thursday after 265 uninterrupted days at sea, with reports of worsening conditions among its crew.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM EDT

USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After Record 265 Days at Sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln is heading home to San Diego on Thursday after a record deployment that kept it at sea for 265 consecutive days, according to NPR.

The ship supported the Iran war during the deployment, which also included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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