The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed since November 2025, with roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines spending more than 250 consecutive days at sea.
Where it stands
The USS Abraham Lincoln is heading home from the Middle East, while its reported onboard conditions remain disputed in Washington.
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3 days ago
Aug 27Sailor reportedly faced discipline for jumping from Lincoln
Tue, Aug 25
Aug 25Lincoln was scheduled for a Thailand rest stop
Mon, Aug 24
Aug 24Democratic senators demanded independent probe of Lincoln conditions
Fri, Aug 21
Aug 21USS Abraham Lincoln left the Middle East for home
Thu, Aug 20
Aug 20US Navy considered renaming future carrier for Trump
Aug 20USS George Washington arrived in Middle East to relieve Lincoln
Mon, Aug 17
Aug 17A US senator called for investigation into Lincoln conditions
Sun, Aug 16
Aug 16US Middle East commander disputed widespread suicidal ideation aboard Lincoln
Sat, Aug 15
Aug 15Maryland's governor criticized Trump over Lincoln conditions
Aug 15US Middle East commander visited USS Abraham Lincoln
Aug 15Navy reportedly weighed carrier redesigns matching Trump's preferences
Fri, Aug 14
Aug 14US comedian condemned Lincoln's reported food shortages and broken toilets
Aug 14Sailors' families condemned Trump's dismissal of onboard conditions
Aug 14Acting Navy secretary defended Lincoln's extended deployment
Aug 14Trump dismissed concerns about Lincoln sailors' mental health
Aug 14Sailors' families raised mental health and supply concerns
Aug 14Sailors reported food shortages, broken toilets and worsening morale
Thu, Aug 13
Aug 13Trump ordered Navy to return carriers to steam catapults
Aug 13The US defense secretary disputed reports of poor conditions aboard Lincoln
Aug 13USS George Washington began sailing to relieve Lincoln
Wed, Aug 12
Aug 12Senate Democrats demanded answers about Lincoln's onboard conditions
Aug 12Democratic lawmakers called for investigation into carrier conditions
Aug 12Lincoln sailors reportedly attempted to jump overboard
Fri, Aug 7
Aug 7Military families confronted Navy leaders over onboard conditions