US admiral says mental health is a priority aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
An American admiral said crew welfare is being treated as a priority on the carrier after reports raised concerns about sailors’ mental health.
An American admiral has said mental health support is a priority aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, after visiting the aircraft carrier and speaking about life at sea. The comments came on Sunday as reports circulated about possible distress among some sailors during a long deployment.
Adm. Cooper said extended service at sea can be especially difficult, according to remarks reported by the BBC. He also praised the ship’s crew and said the Navy was paying close attention to their welfare.
The remarks followed media reports and political concern over mental health on the carrier, including claims that some sailors had tried to jump overboard, Al Jazeera reported. Forbes said the Lincoln has been supporting military operations in the Middle East for more than 260 days.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is one of the US Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and has been operating in the region as part of American military activity linked to tensions with Iran.
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