James Donaldson on Mental Health - Mental Health Crisis, Suicide Attempts Plague USS Abraham Lincoln Crew

Despite boasting the world’s strongest military power, the U.S.

faces significant challenges in overcoming physical exhaustion and material shortages due to prolonged deployments.

The Lincoln, carrying over 5,000 personnel, departed San Diego on November 21 last year, originally scheduled to operate in the Indo-Pacific region.

However, it was redeployed to the Middle East in January.

Since then, it has been engaged in responding to Iranian missile and drone attacks and participating in blockade operations against Iranian ports.

military, the Lincoln made brief stops in Guam and Oman but has remained in combat zones for over 200 days, conducting more than 10,000 sorties.

Crew members on the deck reportedly moved like cogwheels, launching fighter jets dozens of times a day.

Logistical issues have also emerged.

According to Stars and Stripes, food and water shortages have occurred, mail deliveries have been delayed for months, there were periods of over a week without laundry facilities, and some toilets have malfunctioned, making them difficult to use.

Testimonies indicate that fresh fruits and vegetables were not properly supplied for months.