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Aircraft carrier back in San Diego after controversial long-time deployment
The USS 'Abraham Lincoln' returned to its home port in San Diego on Oct 8 docked at Naval Air Station North Island at noon, 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. The ship was at sea without a port call for 286 days, the second-longest deployment by an aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War. 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. On Aug 21, the ship began its journey back to its homeport after being relieved by the USS 'George Washington'. The aircraft carrier called at ports in Thailand and Guam before sailing back to California. Reports with photo and video: https://www.wkbw.com/us-news/military/uss-abraham-lincoln-returns-to-san-diego-after-troubled-10-month-deployment-amid-iran-war https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/uss-abraham-lincoln-returns-to-san-diego/
Eight suicide attempts in strike group
Eight sailors aboard ships from the USS 'Abraham Lincoln' carrier strike group survived suicide attempts during their most recent Middle East deployment, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said. He revealed the figures in a letter to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Sep 22, in response to the lawmaker’s inquiry into conditions aboard the 'Nimitz'-class aircraft carrier amid mental health concerns.No sailors have died by suicide on the Lincoln carrier strike group, Cao said: “Since the beginning of Lincoln’s deployment, there have been a total of eight suicide attempts across the strike group — this number includes the Lincoln crew and sailors from the carrier air wing, strike group and destroyer squadron staff, escorting destroyers and all embarked aviation squadrons." Public concern over deteriorating mental health aboard the ship grew to a crescendo on Aug 11, when Military Times reported that two sailors attempted to jump overboard the USS 'Abraham Lincoln'. Cao confirmed in his letter that a sailor assigned to the air wing went overboard in August, but was recovered, treated and medically evacuated off the ship for medical attention. Another sailor tried to jump overboard in March, but was intercepted by his fellow sailors before he could hurt himself, Cao said. That sailor was medically evaluated and flown off the ship for further medical care.
Aircraft carrier passed Singapore Strait after long deployment
The 'USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)' passed through the Singapore Strait on Aug. 29 on its way to Thailand for a planned port visit at Laem Chabang in Chon Buri from Sep 2 to 6. On the morning of Sep 2 the aircraft carrier entered the port of Laem Chabang in the Chon Buri Province, about 20 kilometres from Pattaya. The visit was for the crew to rest and recover and for logistical support after a long deployment in the Middle East. The ship and its Japan-based escort, the guided-missile cruiser USS 'Robert Smalls (CG-62)' had passed through the Strait of Malacca on Aug 28. On Sep 6, the aircraft carrier left Laem Chabang again. The aircraft carrier had spent almost seven months in the U.S. Central Command area and was at sea for more than 250 days without a break. It had left San Diego on Nov 21 with about 5,000 crew members. Its mission was extended after the war with Iran began in February. During the deployment, the carrier supported U.S. military operations against Iran and launched thousands of aircraft for strikes. The long deployment has led to concerns due to mental health problems among crew members, and shortages of food and hygiene products. On Aug. 3, a sailor fell overboard but was later recovered. The Navy was still investigating what happened. The Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman said last week that the aircraft carrier USS 'Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-73)' and its Strike Group were preparing for a longer deployment. The crew was told to plan for eight months instead of seven. The ship had arrived in the U.S. Central Command area earlier in August to replace the 'Abraham Lincoln' and joined the USS 'George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)', which was operating in the Arabian Sea. Report with photo and video:. https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2026/09/03/eeuu/oxidacion-uss-abraham-lincoln-trax
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