Admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reports of worsening conditions
Admiral Brad Cooper hails aircraft carrier crew’s resilience despite mental health concerns after more than 200 days without a port call.
US Central Command’s Admiral Brad Cooper expressed admiration for the USS Abraham Lincoln crew during his recent visit to the aircraft carrier. He praised their resilience in the face of concerns over deteriorating conditions, which have been reported by sailors' families. The Lincoln has been at sea for over 200 days, setting a record for consecutive days at sea, according to Democratic lawmakers.
Cooper noted that the ship had the lowest number of mental health cases among the Navy's 11 active aircraft carriers, highlighting the leadership's focus on mental health and crew resilience. USS Lincoln was deployed from San Diego in November and was redirected to Middle East operations to support US military efforts in the Iran war.
Carrying around 5,000 sailors and Marines, the carrier has faced criticism over the length of its deployment. However, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump have both dismissed the reported issues, with the latter stating that the deployment was not nearly long enough.
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