CENTCOM commander touts USS Abraham Lincoln mental health record after more than 260 days without port call
CENTCOM Adm. Brad Cooper said the Lincoln's leadership has prioritized mental health as the carrier nears the end of its extended deployment.
TL;DR
- CENTCOM announced the USS Abraham Lincoln has recorded one of the lowest mental health case numbers among Navy aircraft carriers.
- This comes amid allegations of poor conditions, including supply shortages and plumbing issues.
- Adm. Brad Cooper visited the ship and praised its crew's camaraderie, teamwork, and resilience.
- Cooper stated that concerns about food and hot water raised months ago have been addressed and resolved by leadership.
- He acknowledged that long deployments are challenging and affect individuals differently, but credited the ship's leadership for prioritizing mental health.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln is expected to be replaced soon.
- Some have criticized media reports as twisting legitimate challenges of long combat deployments into a false narrative.