<p>Military families expressed mixed emotions as the USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a lengthy deployment at sea.</p><p>By 4 AM on Thursday, 19-year-old Pvt Grayden Monroe and his mother arrived at the naval base in San Diego, California, the first military family members present on metal bleachers overlooking the water. They were waiting for Monroe’s 21-year-old sister to disembark from the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for nearly a year.</p><p>Monroe, a soldier stationed at Fort Campbell, wore his army uniform for the occasion. He stated, “I hope she’s proud of me, and I hope she knows that I’m just as proud of her.”</p>
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USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After Extended Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a prolonged deployment, prompting mixed emotions among military families. Pvt Grayden Monroe and his mother were among the first to welcome the returning sailors.
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