USS Lincoln returns to San Diego after record 260-day deployment amid crew strain reports

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to San Diego after a record-breaking deployment of over 260 consecutive days at sea without a port call. The extended deployment, tied to US efforts to end the war with Iran, saw reports of food shortages and morale issues among crew, which officials dismissed. The return marks the end of a historically long carrier deployment, highlighting strain on naval force readiness.