# CENTCOM chief acknowledges fatigue among USS Abraham Lincoln crew

https://mins.news/en/item/23706

- TASS, 2026-08-16 23:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2173945

> US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper acknowledged that the USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew is tired, while saying they continue to perform at full capacity. He said earlier complaints about food, hot water and other conditions had been addressed and resolved by leadership.

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