USS Abraham Lincoln crew faces hardships during extended deployment

The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln is facing severe hardships following a deployment that has lasted nearly nine months. Originally scheduled for a seven-month mission starting November 21, 2025, the deployment has been extended twice, leaving approximately 5,000 personnel at sea for extended periods.

Reports from crew families and Navy meetings in San Diego indicate significant operational and psychological strain. Onboard issues include malfunctioning toilets and showers, broken washing machines, shortages of hygiene products, and difficulties with food supplies and mail.

Family members have expressed deep concern regarding the crew's mental health, describing sailors as exhausted, irritable, and desperate. One family member noted that a medical or psychological professional on board warned that the crew must reach a port soon or people might "begin to lose their minds."