The American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln is returning to the United States with its 6,000 sailors
The six thousand sailors of the American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln have returned to dry land at the end of a mission that began in November 2025. The military vessel docked in the United States on October 8, 2026, according to Le Monde, while France 24 specifies that the arrival took place on a Thursday in San Diego, its home port, where many families were waiting for the troops.
The military vessel had initially set sail to navigate toward the South China Sea, reports franceinfo. According to the same media outlet, the aircraft carrier subsequently changed course toward the Middle East, following the outbreak of hostilities led by the United States and Israel against Iran.
The hardships experienced by the crew
This deployment imposed heavy burdens on the embarked military personnel. During this period, suicide attempts occurred on board the warship. The daily newspaper Le Monde further highlights that crew members lacked regular communication with their loved ones amidst these difficult sailing conditions, while France 24 mentions unplanned diversions over the months spent at sea.
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