Hegseth tells USS Abraham Lincoln sailors deployment 'wasn't easy' as carrier returns to dock
The defense secretary sought to play down concerns about conditions onboard as the carrier prepares to dock after a record 260 days at sea without a port call.
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US defense secretary Pete Hegseth told service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday that their deployment "wasn't easy," as the carrier prepares to return to dock following more than 260 consecutive days at sea without a port call, a record for the US Navy.
The remarks come after months of concerns following reports of supply shortages and deteriorating mental health conditions among crew members during the extended deployment. Those reports had raised questions about the sustainability of such long stretches at sea without a port visit.
In his address to sailors, Hegseth again sought to play down the difficulties that had been reported, rather than directly addressing the specific concerns that had been raised in prior months.
The USS Abraham Lincoln's return to dock marks the end of a deployment that drew significant attention within the navy and among defense observers because of its unprecedented length. It remains to be seen whether the Pentagon will make changes to deployment practices in response to the issues raised during this extended mission.
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- Hegseth tells USS Lincoln sailors controversial deployment ‘wasn’t easy’ — The Guardian — World
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