Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

Donald Trump has rejected the reports about conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, saying that it is "beautifully maintained and beautifully taken care of."

President Donald Trump has downplayed reports about conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln to reporters in the Oval Office

The head of U.S. Central Command visited the USS Lincoln over the weekend amid questions over when the ship will return from the Middle East. Families of sailors and members of Congress raised concerns over conditions on the ship during its nine-month deployment. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reports of worsening conditions during long deployment  Reuters

The commander of U.S. Central Command on Saturday visited the USS Abraham Lincoln, days after the aircraft carrier drew public attention over reports of poor conditions onboard and attempted suicides of sailors.

Top US Commander Visits Long-Deployed USS Lincoln Amid Reports Of Poor Conditions  HuffPost

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