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21 Aug 2026
United States Military Recalls Troubled Aircraft Carrier From Long Middle East Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln received orders to return to its home port, concluding a gruelling nine-month operational deployment in the Middle East during the height of the Iran conflict. The homecoming announcement closely follows an internal military investigation into severe lifestyle issues onboard, including food safety failures, water supply contamination, and extreme crew fatigue. Naval leadership decided against extending the deployment further, citing the critical need for ship maintenance and immediate crew rehabilitation. The vessel will undergo comprehensive hull inspections and systems overhauls upon arrival, while its aircraft squadrons rotate back to regional land bases.
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