Father of USS Abraham Lincoln Sailor Criticizes Trump's Iran 'Forever War'
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has been deployed for nearly nine months, redirected from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East amid rising conflict with Iran. Family members of the crew have expressed concern about supply shortages, long deployment times, and mental health issues, while the Navy and President Donald Trump have downplayed these concerns.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln left San Diego on November 21, 2025, originally to serve in the Indo-Pacific region.
- In January, the ship was redirected to the Middle East ahead of joint attacks on Iran starting February 28.
- The carrier and its crew have supported operations including Epic Fury and a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- The deployment has lasted about nine months, longer than usual, causing stress for the crew and their families.
- Family members report shortages of basic supplies such as hygiene products and delays in mail and resupply efforts.
- Some crew members have experienced exhaustion, mental health struggles, and rare incidents like one sailor going overboard but being rescued safely.
- Navy officials say food and water remain safe and deny increased suicides, but acknowledge supply challenges due to contested operations.
- President Trump has commented that the deployment period is not long enough to cause concern.
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