Event Brief
U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln heads home
By The BriefBrief · Sources (30)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, deployed for nine months in support of U.S. operations against Iran, has left the Middle East and is heading home to San Diego. The departure follows months at sea conducting carrier operations.
WHO: U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
WHAT: The Abraham Lincoln left the Middle East and began heading home to San Diego after nine months at sea.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026
WHERE: San Diego, USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported; the ship is returning home after months deployed at sea.
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