Hegseth Presents Lincoln Carrier Group With Top Unit Award After Long Deployment
The Secretary of War acknowledged twice signing orders to extend the aircraft carrier's deployment through combat operations against Iran.
TL;DR
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth presented the Presidential Unit Citation to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group.
- The award is the U.S. military’s highest unit-level distinction.
- The presentation took place aboard the carrier on October 7th, prior to its homecoming in San Diego.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment began on November 21, 2025, and involved extensive combat operations against Iran.
- Hegseth mentioned signing orders to extend the deployment twice.