Lincoln Crew Finally Heads Home | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Senator Ruben Gallego blasts the prior administration for neglecting sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, citing a grueling nine-month deployment with no port calls and escalating tensions with Iran as key factors that eroded morale and could deter future enlistments. A former Marine, Gallego warns this leadership failure sends a dangerous message to service members. Retired Admiral Mike Mullen adds context, noting long deployments are tough—even Vietnam-era commanders saw a year at sea as excessive—and stresses that crews need rest. But there’s good news: reported issues on the Lincoln…