Long Deployments May Be The Norm For The U.S. Navy’s Aircraft Carriers
The U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers are facing extended deployments due to a shortage of available ships and increasing global tensions. The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for 179 days, with its return date uncertain as it operates in the Middle East. The USS Gerald R. Ford recently set a new record for the longest deployment, spending 326 days at sea before returning home.
- ▪The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for 179 days since leaving San Diego.
- ▪Extended deployments are becoming more common for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers due to a lack of available ships.
- ▪The USS Gerald R. Ford recently completed a record-setting 326-day deployment.
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BusinessAerospace & DefenseLong Deployments May Be The Norm For The U.S. Navy’s Aircraft CarriersByPeter Suciu,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 04:52pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) remains deployed in the Middle East. It is unclear when the carry might return to the United States (Photo by the U.S. Navy via Getty Images)Getty ImagesAs of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, it has been 179 days since the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) departed from Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California.
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