The USS George Washington is heading toward the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to NPR, following reports of mental health strain and supply shortages among the Lincoln’s crew during its extended deployment.
A veteran’s perspective
As a U.S. Army veteran, I know what extended deployment does to a crew’s morale and mental health — and I know it shouldn’t take a reported crisis before relief shows up. This is exactly the kind of story that never makes the national news cycle the way it should, and exactly the kind of story this outlet exists to cover for Milwaukee’s veteran and military families.
What to watch
If you have a loved one serving on an extended deployment, this is worth watching for signs of how the Navy responds — both in terms of relief timing and support resources for returning crews. Urban News Journal will continue tracking this as more details emerge.
Source: NPR