The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for more than 250 days since departing San Diego on November 21, including over 200 consecutive days at sea, a modern record for a U.S. aircraft carrier. Sailors have reported shortages of supplies, water contamination, plumbing problems, mail disruptions, and mental health strain, prompting a letter from Sen. Richard Blumenthal to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. The Navy has not confirmed claims of self-harm incidents, and approximately 200 family members confronted Cao at a San Diego town hall.