World
USS Abraham Lincoln: Nine Months at Sea and Alarming Reports on Onboard Conditions
The USS Abraham Lincoln, an American military vessel, has remained deployed after more than nine months at sea, while families and crew members report serious problems onboard. According to Le Temps, as of August 14, 2026, the ship has not docked in a port for eight months. Crew testimonies describe food shortages, unusable toilets, and contaminated water. The White House denies such problems exist. Democratic lawmakers have called out Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.