"U.S. Navy Sailors Reach Record Deployment Milestone Amid Growing Concerns Over Mental Health. The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for a staggering 240 days, marking a record for the longest continuous deployment in U.S. naval history. As the sailors approach the halfway point of their 11-month mission, concerns are mounting over the psychological toll of extended time at sea. Admiral Brad Cooper's visit to the ship comes as reports emerge of deteriorating mental health among the crew, sparking questions about the long-term impact of prolonged deployments on the mental wellbeing of U.S. troops."
U.S. troops have been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 240 days. Adm. Brad Cooper visited the sailors amid reports of deteriorating mental health.
