Sailors on carriers like the USS Abraham Lincoln feel the strain as Navy deployments stretch longer
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for an extended period, and sailors aboard are experiencing strain and poor morale. The top U.S. military commander overseeing the region visited the ship and acknowledged the hardships of long deployments while expressing concern about sailors' mental health.
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15 sourcesTop admiral praises sailors but concedes hardships after visit to USS Lincoln
USS Lincoln sailors endured 260 days. Trump says that’s “not nearly long enough”
Trump dismisses reports about dire conditions aboard US aircraft carrier
Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board
Trump says USS Lincoln’s record time at sea during Iran operations ‘not nearly long enough’
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32 sourcesCENTCOM commander visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid mental health concerns
CENTCOM commander meets with troops on USS Abraham Lincoln amid concerns for sailors' mental health
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7 sourcesIran war commander praises USS Abraham Lincoln’s ‘performance for the ages’ following reports sailors tried to jump overboard
CENTCOM commander touts USS Abraham Lincoln mental health record after more than 260 days without port call
CENTCOM chief hails USS Lincoln crew’s ‘resilience’ but says not ‘all is perfect’
CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid controversy over conditions on the ship
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5 articlesUS admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns
US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
Trump downplays concerns about sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln amid record deployment
Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrier
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The story so far
4 developments- Aug 14Trump says USS Lincoln deployment "not nearly long enough" as concerns mount
- Aug 15Navy families say morale is low aboard USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
- Aug 16Only center coverage:Centcom commander visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid questions about conditions on ship
- Aug 16Centcom commander addresses mental health concerns for troops on USS Abraham Lincoln
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Quiet for 62 daysLast development · Aug 16 — Centcom commander addresses mental health concerns for troops on USS Abraham Lincoln
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