Record Deployment Comes to an End for USS Lincoln in Middle East The United States Navy's USS Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has been deployed in the Middle East for nine months, marking one of the longest stretches on station for a US warship.
The ship, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, has seen extensive action against ISIS and provided support to allies in the fight against terrorism.
The prolonged deployment has taken its toll on the crew, with reports emerging of a mental health crisis aboard the ship.