House Republican on USS Abraham Lincoln concerns: ‘I don’t make much of it’

Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) said Monday he does not “make much” of reports that allege crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are suffering from declining mental health and supply shortages due to its long tenure. In an appearance on Fox Business’s “Morning with Maria” anchored by Cheryl Casone, Fallon, a member of

President Donald Trump downplayed the extended deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln amid the Iran war as part of dishonest reporting from the White House press corps. “That was a CNN fake report,” Trump told reporters on Monday while speaking in the Oval Office. “The Lincoln has been out there for a period of time,…

CENTCOM leader Adm. Brad Cooper visited troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday after reports emerged of sailors attempting to jump overboard.

U.S. Central Command chief, Admiral Brad Cooper, met with troops on the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose historic deployment is raising concerns for the service members' mental health. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.

Democrats’ anger grows over mental health concerns on US warship  The Times

The commander of CENTCOM visited the USS Abraham Lincoln days after reports of poor conditions on board and attempted suicides of sailors.

Panel inspects hospital facilities, inmates’ rights and staff concerns; shortage of doctors and other personnel also examined

Adm. Cooper visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed aircraft carrier.

Iran War Commander Visits the USS Abraham Lincoln  wsj.com

Prolonged deployment is coupled with reports of water shortages, plumbing issues and attempts to jump overboard US navy veterans and military health experts are expressing concerns about the strain on sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has spent nearly nine months at sea supporting US operations in the Middl

US President Donald Trump that the over-260-day deployment was “not nearly long enough” when asked by reporters if he believed the deployment had gone on too long.

Reports from sailors and their families describe concerning conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The ship has been at sea since last November, a record-length deployment. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns from families of service members about the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. When asked by NBC News whether the deployments have gone on for too long, Trump replied “not nearly long enough.” NBC News’ Monica Alba reports.

Fmr Trump defense secretary reacts to reports of concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln  CNN

The aircraft carrier is its ninth month at sea in a record-breaking deployment that has lasted more than 260 days.

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns on Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship would soon rotate out. Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Trum

A reporter noted family members are “concerned about the conditions” on the ship. “No, they’re not,” the president replied, denying reality.

President Trump said Friday that he isn't concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for those onboard. Why it matters: The San Diego-based aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, and numerous reports have indicated that

President Trump dismissed family worries over the USS Abraham Lincoln's grueling 8-month deployment, claiming it has "not nearly" been long enough.