<p>Pentagon chief Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed service members on the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday as the carrier prepares to dock after a deployment of over 260 consecutive days at sea without a port call, which sets a Navy record.</p><p>Concerns have been raised regarding supply shortages and deteriorating mental health among the crew during this extended deployment. In his remarks, Hegseth acknowledged that the deployment “wasn’t easy” but aimed to downplay the reported issues.</p>
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Defense Secretary Hegseth addresses USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after record deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln as the carrier returns after a record-setting deployment of over 260 days at sea. He acknowledged the challenges faced during the deployment while attempting to minimize concerns about supply shortages and mental health issues onboard.
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Hegseth tells USS Lincoln sailors controversial deployment ‘wasn’t easy’
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Defense Secretary Hegseth addresses USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after record deployment