NYTIMES (Greg Jaffe and Eric Schmitt) - 8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says
The aircraft carrier with its crew of about 5,000 sailors has spent more than 300 days at sea.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - MS NOW EXCLUSIVE: Military families SPEAK OUT as troops deployed before war face missile attacks
"Like sitting ducks" Families of service members on U.S. bases in the Middle East tell MS NOW's Priya Sridhar how their loved ones—sent on routine deployments—now find themselves under fire in an active war with Iran.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Navy releases video vowing to learn from USS Lincoln marathon deployment
The military is stocking up its next aircraft carrier to stave off the problems that plagued the USS Lincoln. MS NOW’s Priya has the latest.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - Ex-sailor reveals USS Abe Lincoln's hidden mental health toll
CNN's Pamela Brown explores the broader issue of mental health resources available to service members during their deployments, and the long journey for one former enlisted sailor to being medically discharged for mental health reasons. And Admiral Gary Roughead, Fmr. Chief of US Naval Operations, shares his perspective on the poor living conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. The aircraft carrier arrived in Thailand on Wednesday, its first regular port call in more than eight months, ending a marathon stint at sea in the Middle East that raised concerns about the welfare of its crew. The 100,000-ton ship departed San Diego last November, and when it returns to Southern California later this year it will have completed one of the longest…
YOUTUBE (CNN) - In Thailand, USS Abe Lincoln covered in rust after 286 days at sea
As the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln pulled into port in Thailand on Wednesday, observers were shocked by its appearance. The almost 1,100-foot-long warship was covered in rust from bow to stern. But experts say that’s to be expected from what the Navy says was 286 days at sea since the Lincoln left its homeport of San Diego last November. The warship also saw months of combat and blockade operations against Iran in the Middle East. 0:00 USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand, covered in rust from bow to stern 2:30 Trump administration hails the work that the ship has done 6:30 Is the US Navy spread too thin? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #usa #military #News
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - USS Lincoln sailors, families SPEAK OUT on grueling deployment as ship docks
The USS Abraham Lincoln is docked in Thailand, and most of the crew on board are now experiencing their first moment of relief after a record-long deployment. MS NOW's Priya Sridhar spoke with sailors and Navy families who shared mixed feelings about the backbreaking tour, plagued by food and supply shortages and mental health concerns.
ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Family members speak out as Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 9 months at sea
The USS Lincoln docked in Thailand on Wednesday morning after a record 286 days at sea, where it will stop for several days before sailing to San Diego.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - WATCH: USS Lincoln sailors arrive in Thailand after over nine months at sea
Most of the nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are experiencing their first moment of relief in Thailand following a grueling nine-month deployment that was plagued with food and supply shortages, mental health concerns and exhaustion, all while in an active war zone in the Middle East. MS NOW's Priya Sridhar reports from Thailand.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - USS Lincoln stops in Thailand en route to San Diego after MONTHS of supply shortages
After a record-setting nine-month deployment, the USS Lincoln is headed home with a stop off in Thailand. MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar joins Katy Tur to share more from Pattaya Beach, Thailand.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Can't grow admirals and generals on trees': Kirby WARNS of 'long term' impacts of Hegseth firings
A growing number of GOP lawmakers are expressing concern about the Pentagon staffing turmoil under Secretary Pete Hegseth. Meanwhile, the USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Thailand as it makes its way home following a grueling deployment in the Middle East. MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar has more details from Pattaya Beach, Thailand. Former White House National Security Communications Adviser and Retired Rear Admiral John Kirby joins Alicia Menendez with analysis.