US Central Command leader visits USS Lincoln amid reports of ‘dire conditions’ onboard

The leader of US Central Command is praising military crews amid reports of “dire conditions” on US aircraft carriers in the Middle East. The ship has not docked at a port in over 200 days, setting a modern day record. Admiral Brad Cooper visited the USS Lincoln, thanking leadership for prioritising mental health and resilience. In the past week, dozens of reports from the families of US Navy members aboard claim there is low morale. This visit comes after the Navy confirmed a sailor had gone overboard earlier this month but would not say whether the incident was related to mental health.