Bacon says Congress "should have oversight" amid concerns about USS Lincoln
Summary
Congressman Don Bacon said lawmakers should investigate the conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of supply problems and mental health concerns during its long deployment. The USS George Washington is set to replace the Lincoln, and Navy officials are expected to provide information about the situation.Key Facts
- USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months without coming ashore for over 200 days.
- Families of sailors have raised concerns about supply shortages and mental health issues on the ship.
- Some sailors reportedly considered jumping overboard during the extended deployment.
- Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said the ship will return soon with no loss of life from mental health cases.
- Senator Richard Blumenthal asked the Navy for a detailed report about conditions on the carrier.
- Rep. Don Bacon wants Navy leaders to testify before Congress and explain what happened.
- Bacon, a retired Air Force general, shared that sailor suicides have happened on previous deployments as well.
- President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about the deployment length, saying it was "not nearly long enough."
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