A long-awaited homecoming for the USS Lincoln crew, in photos

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay in Coronado, California, marking the conclusion of a record-long deployment at sea. Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier were greeted by families gathered at the dock as the vessel arrived in port.

The mission included military operations in support of the Iran war. The homecoming event featured sailors standing on the ship's deck while families gathered to welcome the crew back from their extended time at sea.