The Longest Deployment: A Symptom of a Broader Problem? The US Navy's Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nearly 9 months, sparking both relief and concern among its crew.
The prolonged deployment without normal port calls has taken a toll on the sailors' mental health and living conditions. At 286 days since November, this is one of the longest deployments in recent history.
Reports of deteriorating mental health and shortages of essential supplies have emerged.