U.S. commander calls mental health a priority after he visits USS Lincoln

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Days after reports emerged of burnout and poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Adm. Brad Cooper acknowledged that long stretches at sea can be challenging but that some of the concerns raised were 'old news."

August 16, 2026 at 5:32 p.m. EDT2 minutes ago

Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, after his testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on May 14. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The senior U.S. officer overseeing the war in Iran said addressing mental health concerns was a high priority for the military, days after reports emerged of burnout and poor conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. But Adm. Brad Cooper also said some of the concerns that had surfaced were “old news.”


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