Hegseth Visits Long-Deployed USS Lincoln Before Ship Returns Home. Sign in to your Military.com account. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group for what he called a historic combat deployment, thanking sailors for their role in an extended mission in the Middle East. ### Get The Military.com Newsletter. Stay connected to your community and take full advantage of the Military.com experience by subscribing to the newsletter. By signing up, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. ### Select a Service. Army Marines Navy Air Force Space Force Coast Guard National Guard Spouse. ##### Army, Navy Tout Over $1.2 Billion in New Missile and Drone Acquisitions. ##### Hegseth Doctrine Says ‘No Fatties, Beardos or Weirdos’—Except VIPs. ##### Automatic Military Draft Registration Questions Arise Following Federal Rule Withdrawal.