<p>The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to its base in San Diego, California, on Thursday after a lengthy deployment at sea. Military families expressed mixed emotions as they welcomed the sailors back.</p><p>At 4 AM, 19-year-old Pvt Grayden Monroe and his mother arrived at the naval base, being among the first family members present. They waited for Monroe's 21-year-old sister to disembark from the aircraft carrier. Monroe, who is stationed at Fort Campbell, wore his army uniform for the occasion and expressed pride in his sister's service.</p>
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USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a prolonged deployment, with families welcoming the sailors back. Pvt Grayden Monroe and his mother were among the first to arrive at the naval base to greet his sister as she returned from sea.
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