USS Lincoln leaders making mental health ‘a priority’ during long deployment: US commander

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USS Abraham Lincoln leadership is prioritizing crew mental health during a prolonged deployment amidst complaints about onboard hardships including food shortages and water contamination in the context of the Iran war. The US commander is addressing concerns raised by family members and focusing on wellbeing during wartime conditions.

A top US military commander said mental health was a valid concern after meeting crew deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln, where conditions aboard the aircraft carrier have led to complaints during its long deployment in the Iran war. Admiral Brad Cooper’s visit to the carrier in the Arabian Sea followed outrage among family members about reports of food shortages, water contamination, mouldy showers and long shifts in wartime aboard the vessel, which has been deployed without a port call for...