2 articles from CBS News.
The USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since December and exceeded the usual length of deployment for military vessels, has faced mounting concerns about conditions aboard. Service members are reportedly struggling with mental health issues amid the record-breaking deployment, with supply chain problems cited as a contributing factor. President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed the reports of poor conditions, while Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, visited the ship to meet with troops and address sailor concerns.
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The Trump administration is navigating growing concerns about the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Over the weekend, Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, visited with troops. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, met with troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as concerns linger about morale and apparent worsening conditions. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean has more insight.