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.
Washington: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, commended the USS Abraham Lincoln crew for their resilience during a recent visit. The aircraft carrier, which has been at sea for over 200 days, is currently deployed in the Middle East as part of US military operations in the Iran conflict. Cooper highlighted that the Lincoln had the fewest reported mental health cases among the Navy's 11 active aircraft carriers.
He praised the ship's leadership for prioritizing mental health and crew well-being. The USS Lincoln, with approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines on board, departed from its home port of San Diego in November and was subsequently redirected to the Middle East. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth previously stated that reports on the ship's conditions were inaccurate, while President Donald Trump dismissed deployment length concerns, claiming the mission was insufficiently challenging.
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