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USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record 265-day Iran deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned to San Diego after a record-breaking 265-day deployment supporting operations against Iran. Despite reports of crew morale issues and food shortages, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented the crew with the Presidential Unit Citation, commending their resilience and mission accomplishment. The deployment involved extensive combat missions, including launching thousands of pounds of ordnance and intercepting numerous drones and Iranian vessels. AI

RANK_REASON Major military deployment with significant operational details and official commendation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record 265-day Iran deployment

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Julie Watson, John Seewer, The Associated Press ·

    USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 265 straight days at sea, food shortages and reports of deteriorating morale

    The aircraft carrier is returning to San Diego after supporting the Iran war during a record deployment that raised concerns about crew conditions.