Event Brief
Oct 8, 2026 at 5:11 PM ET
Lincoln returns with 137 kill marks displayed
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to its San Diego home port after a six-month deployment involving the fight with Iran. Images show 103 drone and 34 ship kill marks on its superstructure; at a welcome aboard, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited the strike group’s service during Operation Epic Fury.
WHO: USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group
WHAT: The carrier returned to San Diego with drone and ship kill marks displayed on its superstructure.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM ET
WHERE: San Diego, USA
WHY: The carrier and its crew were returning to their home port after a six-month deployment.
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