How Much Is the USS Lincoln Costing as Congress Probes 9-Month Deployment?
The nuclear-powered carrier was meant to return in May, but its mission was extended as a result of the Iran war.
Congress investigates the USS Abraham Lincoln's nine-month deployment, with crew members facing supply shortages, plumbing issues and potential suicide risks. The carrier departed from the U.S. West Coast in November and extended its service due to the U.S.-Iran war in the Arabian Sea. Experts estimate the daily cost of operating the Lincoln and its carrier air wing is around $5.5 million, with a total cost exceeding $1 billion.
The Lincoln has spent 200 of its 269 days at sea in combat zones and completed over 10,000 sorties during this period. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Ruben Gallego have called for a bipartisan oversight visit to address concerns about crew morale, well-being and maintenance schedules. The Navy's acting secretary maintains that the health and well-being of the crew are a priority, and that the ship is not facing an increase in reported suicidal ideation or attempts.
Written by urgent.news from Newsweek's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
