Distant Dinners: Gulf-Disrupted Supply Lines Strain Carrier Lincoln

Iranian attacks on Gulf bases forced the USS Abraham Lincoln to draw supplies from distant ports (Diego Garcia, Singapore, Suez), delaying fresh provisions and lengthening resupply cycles. Officials say meals were adjusted and no meals were missed, but families and experts warn of ongoing shortages and emphasize Gulf-port vulnerabilities and the need for pre-positioned stocks and flexible routes in future conflicts. The Lincoln has been at sea for more than 240 days.