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Lincoln Carrier’s Long Deployment Strains | US News
Tensions rise as reports surface of serious issues aboard the USS Lincoln, including alleged deaths — but CENTCOM denies any fatalities, calling claims “completely misrepresented.” Admiral Mullen admits initial reports were concerning but says many problems occurred early in deployment and have since been resolved, though morale remains a critical concern under combat conditions. Extended deployments, forced by Iranian attacks that made ports unsafe, are straining crews and risking long-term readiness. The Navy insists no spike in suicidal thoughts has been observed, and the Lincoln is now…
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