US Defense Secretary disputes reports of poor conditions on USS Abraham Linclon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed reports suggesting challenging conditions and mental health strain aboard the USS Abraham Linclon aircraft carrier in the Middle East.

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Published Thursday 13 August 2026 at 7:40 pm AESTUpdated Thursday 13 August 2026 at 8:00 pm AEST 2 min read

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