USS Lincoln Concludes Extended Deployment

Why it matters locally: As the USS Abraham Lincoln returns from its extended deployment, its homeport of Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego will see the return of thousands of sailors and Marines to the region.

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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is concluding its extended deployment and returning to its homeport. The ship had operated in the Middle East region. Before its return, service members aboard the vessel and their families communicated concerns regarding declining morale. These concerns arose as the mission lengthened to support operations in the region.