Pentagon chief awards Presidential Unit Citation to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, praising their role in a mission to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The citation recognizes the strike group's performance in a high-stakes operation, though details of the mission remain undisclosed. This marks a formal acknowledgment of a significant military operation against Iran's nuclear program, signaling continued U.S. resolve.