STRIPES (Gary Warner) - Magnets vs. steam drives debate over future carrier catapults | Stars and Stripes
In the long run, EMALS proponents say it saves wear on both aircraft and the catapult system itself.
YOUTUBE (Fox News) - 'POLITICAL OPPORTUNISM': Ex-Pentagon official SLAMS criticisms of USS Lincoln conditions
Former Pentagon official Brent Sadler analyzes where the U.S.-Iran conflict stands and the deployment of the USS Lincoln in the Middle East on 'The Will Cain Show.' #foxnews #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #thewillcainshow #iran #middleeast #usslincoln #navy #military #pentagon #defense #conflict #security #deployment #politics #political #politicalnews #government #foreignpolicy #geopolitics #war Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join
NYTIMES (Helene Cooper) - Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to U.S.S. Lincoln
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels.
YOUTUBE (Fox News) - Trump REACTS amid concerning reports aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Retired Navy Captain Brent Sadler discusses USS Abraham Lincoln deployment length concerns. Sadler also reacts to President Donald Trump's orders to use an older jet launching system. #foxnews #fox #ussabrahamlincoln #usnavy #military #defense #donaldtrump #nationalsecurity #foreignpolicy #aircraftcarrier #usnews #militarytech #maritimesecurity #pentagon #uspolitics Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join
JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News staff) - CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid controversy over conditions on the ship
The aircraft carrier has been docked in the area for over 260 days, since last November, drawing recent attention for alleged issues over the mental health of some crew members, as well as reports of poor conditions on board.
AI:CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln following mounting controversy regarding the vessel's prolonged deployment. The aircraft carrier has been stationed in the region for over 260 days, sparking significant concerns among service members and their families regarding deteriorating onboard conditions and a burgeoning mental health crisis among the crew. This high-level visit follows intense scrutiny from various sectors regarding the welfare of sailors serving during this extended mission.Open
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘SHOW SOME RESPECT’: Buttigieg slams Trump over ‘completely unacceptable’ USS Lincoln crisis
Joining from Nevada where he is campaigning for Teresa Benitez-Thompson for Congress ahead of the midterms, former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, spoke about a wide range of subjects. The Navy reservist blasted President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his disregard of the sailors and horrific conditions on board the USS Lincoln, saying they "failed this country” and “failed our troops.” He also spoke about the “corruption” surrounding the Department of Transportation and his thoughts on a potential 2028 presidential run.
AI:While campaigning in Nevada for Teresa Benitez-Thompson, former Secretary Pete Buttigieg launched a scathing political attack against President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the ongoing crisis aboard the USS Lincoln. Using high-stakes rhetoric to address reported conditions on the vessel, Buttigieg claimed the administration has failed the country and its troops in an attempt to weaponize military welfare for political gain. Beyond the naval controversy, Buttigieg used the platform to allege corruption within the Department of Transportation and signaled his own political ambitions by discussing a potential 2028 presidential run.Open
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - The USS Lincoln crisis is a DISGRACE and a scandal: Soboroff
Earlier this week, Jacob Soboroff asked "Connect" viewers what they wanted us to cover on the show this weekend. We received hundreds of responses, with many people asking us to report on the crisis happening aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. We could not agree more. Here's a quick report on what's happening aboard the ship, the alarming conditions over 5,000 service members have been struggling with, and an update on potential relief coming to the sailors, courtesy of MS NOW's Priya Sridhar.
NPR (Michel Martin) - Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: 'That's not proper leadership'
Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.
HUFFPOST - New Aircraft Carrier Heads Toward Mideast After Reports Of Issues On Long-Deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.
NPR (The Associated Press) - New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.