A young US Navy sailor deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln reportedly feared his deteriorating eyesight could cause a fatal accident on the flight deck after being forced to continue working with an expired prescription, according to his wife.
His account has emerged alongside growing concerns from military families over the mental health of sailors serving on the aircraft carrier, which has spent more than 250 days at sea during the conflict with Iran. Family members have described plummeting morale, repeated reports of suicidal thoughts and a lack of support for service personnel struggling to cope with the extended deployment.
