"Exhaustion by Design": The Hidden Cost of War in the Middle East The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for over a year, with some crew members serving without a break for as long as 250 days.
This prolonged period of service has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of those serving on the ship.
Families of sailors report poor morale, exhaustion, and shortages of basic supplies like food and toiletries among their loved ones.