Lincoln's Nine-Month Deployment Grinds Down Its Crew
TL;DR
A near-nine-month, port-scarce deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln has raised concerns about sailor welfare after reports of water shortages, plumbing problems, low morale, and worsening mental health, including suicide attempts; lawmakers are seeking Pentagon answers. Navy officials say there is no confirmed rise in suicidality and point to onboard support, while experts warn that extended deployments without shore leave amplify stress and uncertainty about when sailors will return home.
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