Centcom commander addresses mental health concerns for troops on USS Abraham Lincoln
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper on Sunday addressed concerns over the mental health of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as it returns home after 265 days in the Iran War. Cooper called his visit to the ship on Saturday "awe-inspiring" in a statement, saying Americans would "beam with pride" over...
US Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday, addressing concerns over the mental health of service members on board. The ship has spent a record-setting 265 days at sea, supporting the US war against Iran, including a blockade on Iranian ports. Cooper called his visit "awe-inspiring", saying Americans would be proud of the crew.
According to Cooper, the USS Lincoln has among the lowest number of mental health cases out of 11 active US aircraft carriers. However, he acknowledged that long periods at sea are "uniquely challenging and tough". Family members of sailors on board have expressed concerns about deteriorating mental health, with some reportedly attempting to jump overboard. Cooper emphasized that mental health is a priority, saying it's "another aspect of individual health" that requires attention like physical and spiritual health.
The USS George Washington is heading to replace the USS Lincoln and could arrive in the region in about a week. Cooper praised the Lincoln's leadership for making mental health and crew resilience a priority. The US Navy has acknowledged supply challenges but denied a mental health crisis on board.
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