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Longest Carrier Deployment in Decades | Providence News
After nearly nine months at sea — longer than any modern deployment in decades — the USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew faces mounting strain, with reports of mental health crises, a sailor going overboard, and poor onboard conditions sparking outrage. Originally slated for seven months, the mission stretched due to Middle East tensions, leaving over 5,000 sailors stranded without shore leave. Lawmakers question planning failures, while the Pentagon promises relief as the USS George Washington prepares to take over — offering hope for a long-awaited return home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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