Defense Secretary Presents Presidential Unit Citation to USS Abraham Lincoln Crew
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier to present its crew with the Presidential Unit Citation award before the ship's return to San Diego.
Shreveport Texarkana, LA, October 7, 2026 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a visit to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln to honor its crew. During the visit, Hegseth presented the crew with the Presidential Unit Citation award. The ceremony took place prior to the USS Abraham Lincoln’s scheduled return to its homeport in San Diego.
The Presidential Unit Citation is a distinguished award given to units of the United States Armed Forces for outstanding heroism or achievement against an armed enemy. The specific actions or period for which the USS Abraham Lincoln crew received this citation were not detailed in the provided summary.
The visit by the Defense Secretary highlights the importance of the crew’s service and contributions. Aircraft carriers like the USS Abraham Lincoln are crucial assets to naval operations, projecting power and maintaining presence across global waters.
Following the award presentation, the USS Abraham Lincoln is expected to complete its deployment and head back to San Diego. The ship’s return marks the conclusion of its operational tour and the opportunity for the crew to reunite with family and friends. Further details regarding the specific mission accomplishments that led to the Presidential Unit Citation were not available.
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