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USS Lincoln strike group awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Iran deployment

An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 31, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct continuous patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shepard Fos
An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the USS Abraham Lincoln, Aug. 31, 2026. Navy photo by Seaman Shepard Fosdyke Jackson. Navy photo by Seaman Shepard Fosdyke Jackson.
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Automatically curated summary from Task & Purpose.

According to Task & Purpose, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group received the Presidential Unit Citation for their deployment during conflict with Iran. The strike group spent 321 days away from home, including 40 days in combat. The award citation credits the crew with launching 3,963 combat sorties during Operation Epic Fury and sinking 64 Iranian vessels. The Lincoln is the second strike group awarded the honor.

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Operational details and combat counts cited in the award, including claims of sinking 64 Iranian vessels and a submarine, rely on statements from military officials and award citations without independent verification.

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