US sailors try to jump ship after 250+ days at sea: Report
Several Democratic lawmakers are calling for answers after concerns were raised by families of sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln about the deteriorating living conditions and worsening mental health during the ship’s record-breaking deployment amid the war with Iran.
Since the Lincoln left its home port of San Diego last November, the aircraft carrier has been deployed for more than 250 days after being redirected to the Middle East to support US operations in the war with Iran, now entering its sixth month. With more than 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard, it has not made a port call in more than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea, according to Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
CNN’s Erin Burnett speaks to Military Times Pentagon correspondent Natalie Oliverio. Also, former Congressman Adam Kinzinger and Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) react to the news.
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