Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to San Diego on Tuesday, October 7, 2026, to welcome the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln home on Wednesday, October 8, 2026. The aircraft carrier recently extended its deployment to the Middle East. According to the Pentagon, Hegseth will address the ship’s crew, engage in physical training activities, and have lunch with the service members.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth to Welcome USS Abraham Lincoln Crew in San Diego
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit San Diego to welcome the USS Abraham Lincoln crew back home after an extended deployment to the Middle East. He will speak to the crew, participate in physical training, and share a meal with them.
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