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Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln shatters US Navy's record for longest post-Cold War deployment with 10-month around-the-world tour

As of Friday, the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for 291 days, making its nearly 10-month deployment the longest ship deployment since the end of the Cold War.

The sun sets as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is anchored off the coast of Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
  • The previous record, set by the Lincoln during a July 2002 - May 2003 deployment in the run-up to the Iraq invasion, was 290 days.
  • During the course of the most recent deployment, the Lincoln shattered that record, sailed around the world, and sent warnings to both Russia and Iran.
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The Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has broken the record for the longest post-Cold War deployment.

CVN-72 has been deployed for more than 290 days, the record this ship set nearly two decades ago. During its 10-month deployment, this flattop has sailed around the entire world, conducted operations with partners, and even challenged two American adversaries.

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Pearson/Released

US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremiah Bartelt

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dan Snow/Released

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US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian M. Wilbur

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Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Pearson/U.S. Navy via AP

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Michael Singley/Released

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aja B. Jackson

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kory Alsberry

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael B. W. Watkins

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Source: US Navy

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