Pentagon chief visits carrier returning from tough Iran war deployment

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday to commend the crew upon the nuclear-powered carrier's return to California. The visit marked the conclusion of a lengthy deployment centered on the conflict with Iran.

During the visit, Hegseth acknowledged the significant challenges faced by the strike group during the mission. Reports indicate that the deployment was marked by severe personnel struggles, including multiple suicide attempts among service members assigned to the carrier strike group.