US CENTCOM Commander Acknowledges Mental Health Issues Aboard USS Lincoln

Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, recently visited the aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln'. He stated that this aircraft carrier has the lowest number of mental health issues among the 11 active Navy aircraft carriers.

Cooper also highly praised the ship's command for prioritizing crew resilience and mental health issues. These comments came after reports surfaced regarding concerns about deteriorating conditions aboard the carrier.

According to data from Democratic lawmakers who demanded clarification after sailors' families expressed concerns about the worsening conditions on the 'Lincoln', the ship had not entered port for over 200 days, setting a modern record for continuous time at sea.

Nevertheless, Cooper emphasized that this does not mean 'everything is perfect,' noting that all sailors would agree that long deployments at sea are not suitable for everyone. He addressed all sailors and Marines aboard, wishing them to continue their excellent work and fair winds on their journey home.

'Lincoln' left its homeport of San Diego in November and was subsequently redeployed to the Middle East to support US military operations in the war against Iran. The aircraft carrier carries approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines.

Furthermore, other events occurred in the region: on August 16, Iran increased pressure on foreign influence and media by passing a law in parliament that criminalizes contact with media outlets deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic, including American or Israeli media and publications funded by these countries. Tehran also announced a $30,000 reward for the killing or capture of American soldiers, doubling the reward if committed by a woman. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued in southern Lebanon, resulting in civilian casualties and forcing residents to leave the area again.