Navy dad surprises son in lunchroom

After being deployed for nearly a year overseas, Navy lieutenant-commander Kevin Vassighi surprised his son in the middle school lunchroom. Tony Dokoupil reports.

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USS Lincoln docks in San Diego, returning home for first time in 321 days

The USS Abraham Lincoln and its more than 4,500 sailors returned home to San Diego on Thursday for the first time in 321 days.

• Oct 8

USS Lincoln sailors reunite with loved ones

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego on Thursday after a more than 10-month deployment that took it to the Middle East. CBS News national security contributor Joe Zacks joins "The Takeout" to unpack the latest developments in the Iran war.

• Oct 8

10/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Donor accuses Kimberly Guilfoyle of $100,000 "quid pro quo"; USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after 10-month deployment.

• Oct 8

USS Lincoln back in San Diego after 10 months

The USS Abraham Lincoln docked at its homeport in the San Diego Bay on Thursday after its deployment to the Middle East nearly one year ago. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Carter Evans report. Then, Ret. Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins with analysis.

• Oct 8

2 U.S. aviators eject landing plane on carrier off Virginia and 4 sailors hurt

Two U.S. aviators ejected as they were landing their plane on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier off Virginia and four sailors on the vessel were hurt in what the Navy called a "mishap."

• Sep 29

Minnesota sailor returns from USS Lincoln duty to find apartment ransacked

A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.

• Sep 25

8 attempted suicides during USS Lincoln deployment

According to a letter from the acting Navy secretary, there were eight attempted suicides by sailors in the USS Lincoln strike group during the vessel's 10-month deployment. Charlie D'Agata has more.

• Sep 23

Inside a U.S. aircraft carrier amid Iran war

CBS News' Tom Hanson took an exclusive tour of the USS George Washington, one of two U.S. aircraft carriers in the region launching attacks against Iran.

• Sep 19

Navy vet's murder solved after suspect who gave DNA dies by suicide

A veteran's 1987 murder has been solved, after the now-deceased suspect's DNA matched evidence at the scene of the killing, authorities said.

• Sep 16

A look at USS George Washington operations

Tom Hanson reports from the USS George Washington, deployed in the Middle East. All 50,000 U.S. personnel in the region are prepped for battle at any moment.

• Sep 13

USS George Washington goes to the Middle East

The USS George Washington was deployed to New York after the 9/11 attacks. Now, the aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East to support President Trump's war against Iran. Tom Hanson is on board with a new report.

• Sep 12

Mother of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor "so relieved" son has arrived in Thailand

The USS Abraham Lincoln pulled into port in Thailand for some rest and relaxation after 286 days at sea.

• Sep 3

USS Lincoln crew disembarks in Thailand

USS Abraham Lincoln sailors were finally able to disembark after 286 days at sea and reports of dire conditions aboard. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.

• Sep 3

Here are the military officials who've been fired or resigned under Hegseth

At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.

• Sep 2

Veteran describes the power of the outdoors

Alex Othmer, the founder and board president of Guardian Revival, joins CBS News with more on his mission to bring veterans and first responders outdoors to better support their mental health.

• Aug 28

USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment

The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.

• Aug 20

USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea

The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.

• Aug 18

U.S. Navy ship lost power for days

The USS Benfold, a U.S. Navy destroyer, lost power for four days during its deployment off the coast of Southeast Asia last month. The Navy said there were no injuries, but the cause of the loss of power is still under investigation. Charlie D'Agata has more.

• Aug 18

CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.

• Aug 17

USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.

• Aug 15

Growing concerns on USS Abraham Lincoln

President Trump dismissed reports of worsening conditions and deteriorating mental health aboard USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed longer than is typical.

• Aug 15

Reports of dire conditions on USS Lincoln

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected reports of poor conditions on the Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln, saying that conditions have been "completely misrepresented." CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.

• Aug 14

Dad of USS Lincoln sailor worries about crew as deployment stretches on

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nine months, and sailors have maintained a grueling pace amid the war in Iran.

• Aug 14

Concerns over conditions on USS Lincoln

There are growing concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln from families of sailors and members of Congress. After more than nine months at sea, sailors' families say it lacks basic supplies and is affecting mental health. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Aug 14

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