Senators demand inquiry into conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns rise over food shortages, broken plumbing and severe mental health issues including attempted suicides on board.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent an unprecedented 250 days on deployment, with over 200 days spent at sea without returning to port, setting a record for continuous days at sea. Congressional Democrats have demanded answers regarding the living conditions aboard the aircraft carrier, following reports of food shortages, broken plumbing, and mental health crises.
Senator Richard Blumenthal urged the Navy to account for the conditions, expressing concern over extended deployments and widespread reports of shortages, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, and safety concerns. Senator Ruben Gallego called for an official oversight visit to investigate the alarming conditions, highlighting family members' protests against Navy leadership over the challenging circumstances faced by the 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard the Lincoln.
Reports of severe mental health issues and attempted suicides aboard the ship have raised alarms, with some crew members threatening to jump off the vessel. The US Navy has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the situation.
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