Description
The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) 2026 deployment lasted over 272 consecutive days at sea before leaving the Middle East to head home via a stop in Thailand.
Deployment Highlights:
- Consecutive Days at Sea: Surpassed 272 days without a port stop during operations in the Middle East.
- Record Broken: Shattered the modern record for continuous days at sea, which was previously 206 days set by the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in 2020.
- Return Journey: Left the U.S. Central Command region in August 2026 for a scheduled rest stop in Thailand before completing its transit back to San Diego.
- Historical Comparison: While its ongoing 2026 stretch marks a record for continuous uninterrupted days at sea, the carrier’s previous 2019–2020 deployment held a total post-Cold War duration record of 295 total days.
Named in honor of America’s Sixteenth President, the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) has served as an active-duty carrier in the U.S. Navy’s famed Nimitz class since 1988.
This coin is dedicated to the outstanding service of the USS Abraham Lincoln and her highly skilled crew. The obverse features the carrier at sea launching fighters in combat operations, with the “Operation Epic Fury” mission highlighted. The reverse commemorates the deployment with the ship’s course at sea, described as “The Never-Ending Deployment.”
This coin is struck with colorful enamels and detailed, 3D relief in an antique, silver-colored finish.
Each coin measures 1.75 inch (44mm) in diameter.
