USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego homeport after long deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to its home port in San Diego Thursday following a lengthy deployment during which questions were raised over the mental health of the ship’s crew and supply problems.

The Nimitz-class carrier deployed in November 2025, but it was rerouted to the Middle East in February after the war with Iran began.

We're bringing you the latest developments amid the USS Lincoln's return, with live coverage starting at noon Thursday in the player below:The Lincoln was at sea without a port call for 286 days, the second-longest deployment by an aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War.

See our previous coverage of the USS Lincoln's deployment in the player above.

As the carrier’s long deployment wore on, controversy arose with reports of supply issues on board. Additionally, there were numerous reports of mental health challenges among the crew, including eight confirmed suicide attempts.