The USS Lincoln's 'Floating Metal Prison': A Symptom of a Broader Military Malaise The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier stationed in the Middle East, has been plagued by problems including poor maintenance, food supply issues, and sailors struggling with mental health.
The controversy reached new heights when a sailor's wife spoke out against President Donald Trump's dismissive comments on the conditions aboard the ship. The woman's testimony is both heartbreaking and infuriating.
She likened the USS Lincoln to a "floating metal prison," where sailors endure subpar living conditions, meager rations, and grueling work schedules for extended periods.