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US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors

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US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
Guardian World
Guardian World56 mins ago
US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors
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
Trump, Hegseth deny concerns of poor conditions, low morale reported aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
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.
Newsweek
Newsweek1 hrs ago
Father of USS Abraham Lincoln Sailor Criticizes Trump's Iran 'Forever War'
Jefferson Kelly's 20-year-old son has been on board the ship which is at the center of a debate around US Navy conditions.
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera7 hrs ago
What we know about the crisis aboard the USS Lincoln
The US President has brushed off reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
CNN
CNN7 hrs ago
Sailors on carriers like the USS Abraham Lincoln feel the strain as Navy deployments stretch longer
Sailors on carriers like the USS Abraham Lincoln feel the strain as Navy deployments stretch longer  CNN
New York Post
New York Post12 hrs ago
Why are USS Abraham Lincoln sailors jumping overboard? Trump dismisses concern as families freak out
Food shortages, plumbing issues, and the record for longest deployment at sea. Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln face severe mental breaking points as some attempt to jump from ship.
MSNBC
MSNBC12 hrs ago
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors and their families deserve compassion from Pete Hegseth, not denial
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has claimed that reports of Navy personnel being so mentally and physically exhausted that they’ve tried to harm themselves have “completely misrepresented” the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour13 hrs ago
Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln
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.
Trump Downplays Concerns About Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln
Trump Downplays Concerns About Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln  wsj.com
NBC News
NBC News14 hrs ago
Trump downplays concerns about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
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.
The Hill
The Hill14 hrs ago
USS Abraham Lincoln returning home
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  Amid reports of low morale, USS Abraham Lincoln returning home, Navy says Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced on Friday that the USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to the U.S. as the airc
UPI
UPI14 hrs ago
USS Abraham Lincoln ending long deployment amid health concerns
The USS Abraham Lincoln will be ending its record-breaking, 266-day deployment amid concerns over the mental health of its crew, Navy officials said.
Time
Time15 hrs ago
What to Know About the Growing Concerns Over Conditions on the Long-Deployed USS Abraham Lincoln
The aircraft carrier is its ninth month at sea in a record-breaking deployment that has lasted more than 260 days.
Axios
Axios17 hrs ago
Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
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
USA Today
USA Today18 hrs ago
USS Abraham Lincoln in the news. What to know
USS Abraham Lincoln in the news. What to know  USA Today
Navy dispatches new aircraft carrier to Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln
The Navy is moving another aircraft carrier toward the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln after its deployment stretched beyond eight months and reports of dire conditions aboard the vessel have emerged. The USS George Washington, the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, was traveling west from th
CBS News
CBS News23 hrs ago
Sailor's dad expresses concern over conditions, length of deployment on USS Lincoln
There are growing concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln from families of sailors and members of Congress. After more than nine months at sea, sailors' families say it lacks basic supplies and is affecting mental health. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Euronews
Euronews1 days ago
US military pushes back on reports of mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is reportedly now set to take over from the Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.
US sailors endure dire conditions on Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
Some sailors have reportedly tried throwing themselves into the sea, basic supplies can run short and sanitation is going awry: life on America’s giant Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is increasingly difficult as the Iran war drags on. The ship – now in its ninth month of deployment – is expected to be replaced in the
CNBC
CNBC1 days ago
U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
"It will be a combination of economic isolation like ‌the world has ​never seen before, ​and ​the continued blockade in ‌the Strait of ​Hormuz," Bessent said.
The Age
The Age1 days ago
Concerns grow over conditions aboard US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
Reports of food shortages and mental health issues during the carrier’s extended Middle East deployment have led to calls from leading Democrats for answers.
Concerns grow over conditions aboard US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
Reports of food shortages and mental health issues during the carrier’s extended Middle East deployment have led to calls from leading Democrats for answers.
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times1 days ago
USS Abraham Lincoln: Sailor’s wife sounds alarm on ‘exhausting’ deployment on ship; ‘they need help’
Aaron Parnas shared a sailaor’s wife’s warning as USS Abraham Lincoln faces questions over exhaustion, mental health and its long deployment.
New York Times
New York Times1 days ago
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Has Been Deployed for Months, Prompting Concerns
The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months. Members of Congress are worried about the crew’s well-being.
Pete Hegseth Claims Sailors Deployed to Middle East Are Doing Fine
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth denied that military servicemembers aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are dealing with poor conditions, saying Thursday that reports describing such conditions were “completely misrepresented.” “We make sure every ship, every crew, every captain has everything we can provide them at every
CTV News
CTV News1 days ago
U.S. sailor went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln last month as conditions on the ship prompt lawmakers’ demand for answers
Several Democratic lawmakers are calling for answers after concerns were raised by families of sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln about the deteriorating living conditions and worsening mental health during the ship’s record-breaking deployment amid the war with Iran.
The Daily Wire
The Daily Wire1 days ago
USS George Washington To Replace USS Abraham Lincoln As Concerns Grow About Mental Health Of Crew
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, as reports have circulated of mental health concerns aboard Lincoln. The carrier switch, according to a report published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal, is part of a scheduled rotation to relieve
The Independent
The Independent1 days ago
‘Haven’t had milk in three months’: Sailor’s texts reveal deteriorating conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln, report says
Servicemember complains of rotten meat and a lack of supplies in messages home as life aboard aircraft carrier deployed to Middle East since November continues to provoke concern
The Canary
The Canary1 days ago
Desperate troops try jumping from USS Abraham Lincoln to escape Iran war hell
US troops deployed in the illegal US-Zionist war on Iran are reckoning with the consequences of their life choices. Navy soldiers are reportedly undergoing a “mental health crisis at sea” as the war drags on. This has resulted in reports of multiple troops attempting to jump overboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Hell on t
Military Times
Military Times🏁 first to report2 days ago
Senator presses Navy for answers on USS Abraham Lincoln deployment
Sen. Richard Blumenthal distributed a letter on Wednesday requesting that the U.S. Navy account for conditions aboard the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.