Streamlly Original
Headed Home After 8 Months At Sea
Reported by Alecia Venkataraman, Michael Jorge
- Published: Aug 25, 2026, 9:31 PM EDT
- Updated: Aug 18, 2026, 10:08 PM EDT
- Duration: 1 min
For 5,000 sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, eight months at sea marked one of the longest deployments in US history. The ship wore down, spirits dipped, and resources ran thin. Now, they're finally heading home.
Credits
- Jason RebholzActor & Navy Veteran
- Zack ZindlerActor & Marine Veteran
- Alecia VenkataramanCinematic Journalist, Director
- Frank SinkularDigital Asset Specialist
- Michael JorgeSenior Video Editor
- Chelsea TallActor
- Jacy TerrellActor
Transcript
Now imagine you haven't seen land in eight months.
This is true for nearly five thousand Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Communication with family has been really tough.
Packages and mail have been delayed for months.
Eight months at sea. One of the longest deployments in US history.
And after that much time the ship wears down.
Oh no cleaning supplies.
No hot water either.
People despair.
You could speak to the chaplain.
And resources run low.
But now they're finally on their way home.
Godspeed Sailors.