US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln
Summary
The top US military leader in the Middle East said mental health is an important focus on the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has spent over 240 days at sea. Despite concerns from sailors’ families about tough conditions and reports of some sailors attempting to jump overboard, Navy officials say there is no mental health crisis aboard the ship.Key Facts
- The USS Lincoln has been deployed in the Middle East since January and supports US operations against Iran.
- The ship has been at sea for more than 240 days without a break, a record-setting period.
- Admiral Brad Cooper, the top US military commander in the region, said the ship has one of the lowest numbers of mental health cases among 11 active aircraft carriers.
- Long periods at sea are described as very challenging for sailors.
- Some family members reported concerns about sailors’ mental health, including suicide attempts.
- The Navy denied that there is a mental health crisis aboard the ship.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said reports about conditions were not accurate.
- President Donald Trump said the deployment time is "not nearly long enough" and has supported extending the mission.
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