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The amphibious assault ship USS Lincoln (LCS‑2) docked at Naval Base San Diego on Tuesday, ending a 10‑month deployment that spanned the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
From the moment the ship left Pearl Harbor on March 12, the crew logged over 45,000 nautical miles, conducted 22 joint exercises, and delivered humanitarian aid to three island nations.
And the homecoming feels like a celebration – families waited on the pier, the band played “Anchors Aweigh,” and the captain’s speech was both proud and relieved.
Not what we expected. A close call.
In my experience, the Lincoln’s AN/SPY‑6 radar proved its worth during the anti‑piracy drill off the coast of Somalia, tracking 12 fast‑moving skiffs simultaneously.
Because the ship’s Roll‑On/Roll‑Off (RO‑RO) deck can handle two M1A2 Abrams tanks, the Marines were able to rehearse amphibious assaults on simulated beaches in the Philippines.
But the real kicker was the unexpected storm on June 5 that forced the crew to secure the flight deck for eight hours – the ship’s stabilizers held, and no equipment was lost.
We found that morale stayed high thanks to weekly video calls with loved ones, a detail the Navy’s official communications highlighted as a best‑practice.
The crew is eager to reunite with families after a 10‑month sea stint.
And the ship’s Hybrid Electric Propulsion system logged a 15% fuel‑efficiency gain compared with the previous fiscal year, a figure the Navy plans to replicate across the LCS fleet.
So the Lincoln’s return also signals the start of a two‑month maintenance window at the Naval Base’s shipyard, where new navigation software updates will be installed.
Key takeaway
- 10‑month deployment covered 45,000 nautical miles.
- AN/SPY‑6 radar tracked 12 vessels in a single exercise.
- Hybrid propulsion saved 15% fuel.
- Homecoming featured a band and family reunions.
What’s next for the USS Lincoln?
After maintenance, the ship will join the Pacific Fleet’s forward‑deployed forces, ready for any contingency. I’m watching the upcoming exercises closely – they’ll set the tone for the next generation of amphibious warfare.
And for a deeper dive into the tech that keeps these vessels afloat, check out our piece on open‑source tools shaping naval logistics in 2026.
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