The USS Abraham Lincoln has completed its long and controversial deployment, returning to San Diego after 321 days at sea. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed the crew home, praising their efforts during the mission in Iran and presenting them with the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest honor a military unit can receive. Service members shared their experiences, highlighting the significant challenges faced during the deployment. While many celebrated the return, questions arose regarding the handling of the mission, prompting calls for investigations from some political leaders.