Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where hardship and resilience share quarters

Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where hardship and resilience share quarters  CNN

A group of House Democrats sent a letter Friday to the Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao probing into conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, a ship that has been docked in the Middle East for over 260 days. The letter – sent by Reps. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.), Wesley Bell (D-Mo.),…

President Trump dismissed reports of worsening conditions and deteriorating mental health aboard USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed longer than is typical.

The US President has brushed off reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is reportedly now set to take over from the Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.

Growing concerns are emerging over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as sailors and families report low morale, supply shortages and months without a port call. In an interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, one parent calls for answers, saying her son feels a sense of “powerlessness” while serving aboard the carri