Democrats call for USS Lincoln probe, question US Navy’s readiness

Lawmakers in the United States have renewed calls for answers about conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, suggesting that reports emerging from the aircraft carrier may belie a troubling pattern.In at least three separate appeals, Democrats called for more information about how the Navy prepared for the vessel’s record-breaking deployment.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last?list 2 of 3Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrierlist 3 of 3US aircraft carrier expected to relieve USS Lincoln in Middle Eastend of listThe aircraft carrier has been involved in military operations against Venezuela as well as the US-Israel war on Iran since it departed from San Diego, California, in November.The ship has yet to dock for a port call in the time since. Having spent more than 260 days at sea, it has broken the US Navy’s record for the longest deployment without a stop.Reports have emerged in recent weeks about crew members attempting to jump overboard amid shortages of food and other supplies.On Tuesday, US Representative Pat Ryan published a letter sent to acting Navy Secretary ...