Lincoln Carrier Under Fire | Wilmington News

After 260 grueling days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln faces mounting allegations of dire conditions — from supply shortages to plumbing failures — but Navy officials push back, calling many claims outdated and already fixed. Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, visited the ship and praised its crew’s resilience and teamwork, while acknowledging its mental health record is among the worst in the fleet. He confirmed food and hot water issues were raised months ago and resolved by leadership, stressing that prolonged deployments are inherently taxing. Despite his glowing report, the carrier is set to be replaced soon as CENTCOM monitors morale and operational strain — underscoring the immense toll of extended naval missions on sailors and their families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a08832b506d6a964