All not perfect: US Centcom commander flags sailors' mental issues during long service at sea

US Iran war: Sailors and Marines line the deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm Brad Cooper has acknowledged the challenges faced by sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, while pushing back against reports portraying the crew’s mental health situation as severe, saying the carrier has among the lowest numbers of mental health-related cases in the US Navy.Cooper praised the aircraft carrier’s crew for its camaraderie, teamwork and resilience during a visit aboard the ship, which is deployed in West Asia and is now preparing to return home. “My time aboard USS Abraham Lincoln yesterday was awe-inspiring. I wish every American could see the crew in action. You would beam with absolute pride when witnessing their camaraderie, teamwork and resilience,” Cooper said in a statement.The remarks come amid reports of low morale and mental health concerns among sailors aboard the carrier. Cooper said the Lincoln currently has among the lowest number of mental health-related cases among the US Navy’s 11 active aircraft carriers.However, he acknowledged that the situation was not without challenges. “This doesn’t mean that all is perfe...