Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced on August 14, 2026, that the USS Abraham Lincoln will return to the United States. This decision follows scrutiny regarding the conditions under which the sailors have been operating during their long deployment. Secretary Cao stated, 'The USS Abraham Lincoln completed their deployment and will return home soon as part of a planned rotation.'
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USS Abraham Lincoln to Return to the U.S., Acting Navy Secretary Confirms
The USS Abraham Lincoln is set to return to the U.S., as confirmed by Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. This announcement comes amid concerns about the working conditions for sailors during their extended deployment.
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