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Lincoln Carrier Returns Amid Mental Health Concerns | Dayton News
The USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after a record 250-day deployment, but families are sounding alarms over sailors’ mental health — including a tragic overboard incident and reports of extreme distress. Navy officials downplay the crisis, citing low mental health rates and calling the fall an accident, yet hundreds of spouses voiced fears at town halls. Extended deployments strain families, forcing spouses to juggle parenting, work, and emotional turmoil with inconsistent communication. Experts warn that even well-intentioned contact can add stress, while military support programs offer…
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