US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awards USS Abraham Lincoln crew for Iran war service

On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier to present the crew with the Presidential Unit Citation for their role in combat operations against Iran. The carrier had been deployed for a record 265 days, supporting the Iran war, and faced reports of crew stress and supply shortages. The award recognized 40 days of combat operations and a maritime blockade. The ship is returning to San Diego on Thursday. Hegseth praised the crew's resilience and noted that President Trump was proud of their performance.