USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 10-month deployment
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked in San Diego on October 8, 2026, after a 10-month deployment lasting over 300 days at sea, one of the longest ever recorded. The warship was originally scheduled to return in May but was extended to support the US-Israel war with Iran. Families welcomed home the thousands of crew members. BBC Verify tracked the carrier's time at sea. The report was produced by Krystal Campos with graphics by Mark Edwards. The article is categorized under BBC Verify and includes related topics such as the Iran war, United States, Iran, Military, and US Armed Forces.
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Families have welcomed home the thousands of crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after the warship spent more than 300 days at sea.
The aircraft carrier docked in San Diego following one of the longest deployments ever recorded. During its mission, the vessel supported the US-Israel war with Iran.
BBC Verify has been tracking the ship's time at sea, as Jake Horton reports.
Produced by Krystal Campos. Graphics by Mark Edwards.
Section: BBC Verify
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- Iran war
- United States
- Iran
- Military
- US Armed Forces
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record 300-plus-day deployment