USS Lincoln’s Crisis Under Fire | Denver News

Senator Richard Blumenthal is sounding the alarm over the USS Abraham Lincoln, citing alarming conditions aboard the carrier after 250+ days at sea — the longest continuous deployment in Navy history. Sailors have gone without land access for over 200 days, facing shortages of food, water, plumbing failures, and mounting mental health crises, including reports of attempted suicides. While the Navy defends its efforts, saying mission-critical supplies like food and hygiene items are prioritized and that clean water, AC, and meals are available, families demand answers and accountability. Now, Senator Ruben Gallego is pushing for a bipartisan congressional delegation to visit the ship and investigate firsthand. 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/ee78c9b464aa4c29