USS Lincoln Leaders Making Mental Health 'a Priority' During Long Deployment: US Commander The deployment of the USS Lincoln without a port call for over 200 days has been met with outrage from family members, and top brass have finally taken notice.
Admiral Brad Cooper's visit to the carrier in the Arabian Sea was long overdue, and his response to the crisis on board is as much about damage control as it is about addressing the sailors' mental health concerns.
The strain of being cooped up for months at a time, with no respite from the grueling schedule or harsh conditions, is taking its toll on the crew.