# US admiral praises USS Lincoln crew amid reported mental health concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/23662

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-16 20:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/us-admiral-praises-uss-lincoln-crew-amid-reported-mental-health-concerns?traffic_source=rss

> US Central Command chief Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln and called its crew “awe-inspiring”. His visit followed reports of mental health and supply problems after more than 250 days at sea without a port call, including claims that some sailors tried to jump overboard. Congress has raised concerns about the 5,000-person crew.

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