Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit San Diego to honor the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose deployment to the Middle East has been extended. The official will engage directly with sailors, joining them for physical training and a shared meal as part of the welcome-home event. The Pentagon has confirmed the visit, highlighting efforts to recognize the crew’s service amid prolonged operations. Details on the secretary’s remarks and the carrier’s mission remain under discussion.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to San Diego on Tuesday and will welcome the USS Abraham Lincoln crew home on Wednesday after the aircraft carrier extended its deployment to the Middle East. According to the Pentagon, Hegseth will speak with the ship’s crew, participate in physical training and eat lunch with the service members...
