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USS Lincoln Crew Crisis Exposed | Virginia Beach News
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Senator Richard Blumenthal is sounding the alarm over dire conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for over 250 days without docking, sparking fears of food shortages, plumbing failures, and plummeting mental health among its 5,000 crew. While the Navy insists mission-critical supplies are prioritized and basic needs like water and meals are met, families report severe distress—including suicide attempts—and demand answers. Senator Ruben Gallego is pushing for a bipartisan congressional inspection, citing alarming reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard. The Navy denies any spike in suicidal incidents, but critics say their assurances don’t match the ground truth. Meanwhile, the USS George Washington is en route to relieve the Lincoln—though its arrival date remains uncertain.
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