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October 7, 2026
Hegseth Awards USS Abraham Lincoln Crew Presidential Citation
- The USS Abraham Lincoln spent over 260 consecutive days at sea, setting a Navy record.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the crew a presidential unit citation for extraordinary heroism.
- Concerns about deteriorating mental health and supply shortages during the deployment have drawn criticism from lawmakers.
- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called for accountability and better mental health support for service members.
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- Hegseth greets ship returning from troubled watersOct 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM · The Hill
- live: Hegseth delivers remarks as USS Abraham Lincoln returnsOct 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM · The Hill
- Hegseth tells USS Lincoln sailors controversial deployment ‘wasn’t easy’Oct 7, 2026 at 7:32 PM · The Guardian
- Hegseth unveils Presidential Unit Citation to USS Abraham Lincoln crew after lengthy deploymentOct 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM · The Hill