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Navy Deployments Too Long? Admiral Speaks | Virginia Beach News
Admiral Daryl Caudle warns that Navy deployments are stretching far beyond the ideal seven-month mark, with ships like the USS Lincoln and USS Ford logging record-breaking sea times—over 250 and 326 days respectively. While the Navy hasn’t seen a drop in recruitment yet, extended missions are taking a toll on crew morale, ship maintenance, and family stability. The admiral stresses the need for more predictable deployment timelines to protect sailors’ well-being and retain experienced personnel, acknowledging that while operational demands sometimes require longer missions, leadership and…
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