Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry
AgenciesWashingtonLawmakers in the United States have raised the alarm over reports of dire conditions on an aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East amid the US-Israel war wit...
U.S. lawmakers have expressed concern over reports of dire conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East during the ongoing conflict with Iran and Israel. Senators Richard Blumenthal, Ruben Gallego, and Mark Kelly have requested a bipartisan congressional delegation to inspect the ship to investigate the allegations.
The USS Abraham Lincoln, with over 5,000 sailors and Marines, has been at sea for nearly seven months, a record length without a port stop. The mission was originally set to end in May but has been extended as the conflict remains unresolved. Reports indicate deteriorating mental health among the crew, shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, increased safety incidents, and disrupted mail services.
Some family members of military personnel have reported declining mental health and suicidal ideation. Navy chief Pete Hegseth dismissed the concerns as "completely misrepresented," stating that every ship and crew receives the necessary support.
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