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CENTCOM Commander, Admiral Brad Cooper, took to social media yesterday to express his admiration for the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a United States Navy aircraft carrier that has been serving in the Middle East region. In his statement, Cooper praised the crew for their exemplary display of camaraderie, teamwork, and resilience, stating that witnessing these qualities firsthand is ‘awe-inspiring.’
Moreover, Admiral Cooper highlighted an impressive fact regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln’s mental health statistics. Among the U.S. Navy’s 11 active aircraft carriers, the Lincoln has one of the lowest numbers of cases related to mental health. This achievement stands out in contrast to the broader statistics concerning the U.S. Navy’s veteran population.
According to data, nearly 4 million Navy veterans currently reside in the United States, and it is widely recognized that prolonged periods of service at sea can have a profound impact on individuals. Even the CENTCOM Commander acknowledged that ‘service at sea for long periods isn’t for everyone.’ Stressors can take a toll on different individuals in various ways; therefore, maintaining mental health and addressing it accordingly is crucial.
The USS Abraham Lincoln’s ability to promote a healthy environment for its crew is a testament to its leadership, particularly the senior enlisted leaders within the Chief Petty Officers Mess. Cooper commended them for making mental health and crew resilience a leadership priority. Cooper emphasized the importance of addressing mental health simultaneously with physical health and spiritual health.
As the USS Abraham Lincoln sets its sights on returning home after its deployment, Admiral Cooper offered words of encouragement to its crew, commending them for ‘great work’ and expressing his wish for ‘fair winds and following seas.’