“It’s been hard’”: families await the return of the USS Abraham Lincoln
Sailors’ relatives are relieved as the ship is expected to dock in San Diego this week after a record-breaking 250-plus days at sea

TL;DR
- The USS Abraham Lincoln is expected to dock in San Diego this week.
- The ship has been at sea for over 250 days, a record duration.
- Sailors' relatives are feeling relieved about the upcoming return.
- The long deployment is nearing its conclusion.