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the Lincoln had “[m]oldy showers, broken toilets, no hot water for weeks, meals that came down to half a cup of rice and two tortillas,” as well as a “ship’s store out of soap, deodorant, and toothpaste” and “sailors so worn down that, according to one family member, the ship’s own doctor warned they need to reach port soon or people are going to start losing their minds.”

Mike Levin
Rep. (D-Calif.)
New York Post - News · Aug 13
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“There have been widespread reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, deck safety concerns, and disruptions in the mail system, which have caused many care packages in route to the ship to be lost in transit for months,”

Richard Blumenthal
Sen. (R-Conn.)
New York Post - News · Aug 13
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Lincoln is operating in a highly contested environment where traditional supply hubs in the Middle East were disrupted by combat actions. In response, leadership prioritized mission-critical supplies: first food, then hygiene items, then mail. Current reports from the ship confirm continuous access to clean water, functional AC, and healthy meal options.

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CBS Chicago - News · Aug 13
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Lincoln is operating in a highly contested environment where traditional supply hubs in the Middle East were disrupted by combat actions. In response, leadership prioritized mission-critical supplies: first food, then hygiene items, then mail. Current reports from the ship confirm continuous access to clean water, functional AC, and healthy meal options.

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the Lincoln “has not made a port call in over 200 days, setting a record for consecutive days at sea.”

Richard Blumenthal
Sen. (R-Conn.)
New York Post - News · Aug 13
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Based on information available to the command, we have not identified an increase in reported suicidal ideation or suicide attempts aboard the ship. ... (The) Lincoln is providing a comprehensive support network, including onboard deployment-resilience counselors, chaplains, Fleet and Family Support Center services, Military OneSource, and medical professionals.

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CBS Chicago - News · Aug 13
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must allow a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to visit the USS Lincoln to conduct (an) oversight investigation into this horrible situation.

Ruben Gallego
Sen. of Arizona
CBS Chicago - News · Aug 13
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widespread reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, deck safety concerns

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widespread reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, deck safety concerns

Richard Blumenthal
Sen. of Connecticut
CBS Chicago - News · Aug 13
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