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U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln following a recent visit to the aircraft carrier, describing their performance and resilience as “awe-inspiring” amid growing scrutiny over conditions aboard the ship.
In a social media statement on Sunday, Cooper highlighted the leadership and endurance of sailors and Marines serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. His comments came after reports raised concerns about crew mental health and deteriorating living conditions during the carrier’s unusually long period at sea.
The Lincoln has reportedly gone more than 200 days without a port call, marking a modern-era record for consecutive days at sea. Democratic lawmakers have sought answers from military officials after families of sailors expressed concerns about the effects of the prolonged deployment.
Cooper pushed back against those concerns by citing mental health data from the U.S. Navy. According to the CENTCOM commander, the USS Abraham Lincoln currently has the lowest number of mental health cases among the Navy’s 11 active aircraft carriers. He credited the ship’s leadership with making mental health support and crew resilience priorities during the extended mission.
The aircraft carrier departed its home port of San Diego in November before being redirected to the Middle East to support U.S. military operations during the war with Iran. Approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines are serving aboard the Lincoln.
The controversy has also drawn responses from senior U.S. officials. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said earlier in the week that reports describing difficult conditions aboard the carrier had “completely misrepresented” the situation.
President Donald Trump also dismissed criticism surrounding the duration of the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment. Asked about the carrier on Friday, Trump said its time at sea was “not nearly long enough.”
Despite assurances from military and administration officials, the Lincoln’s extended deployment remains under scrutiny as lawmakers and sailors’ families seek further information about crew welfare and the timeline for the carrier’s next port call.
