Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented the Presidential Unit Citation to the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group on Wednesday. The award represents the highest unit honor bestowed by the U.S. government.
The ceremony took place as the aircraft carrier returned to the United States following an extended deployment in the Middle East. Hegseth commended the sailors and airmen for their role in supporting American military operations targeting Iran and for assisting in the enforcement of regional security objectives during the mission.
Citation awarded. Mission accomplished. Simple as that. Glad they made it home safely.
I’m confused about the timeline here. Wasn’t the operation focused on Iran, not just general regional security? Can someone clarify?
Great to see the crew recognized for their service. They deserved this honor after such a tough deployment.