“So prior to this they’ve been told… ‘you’re going to return at this date’ and then that date gets extended by a couple of weeks, or maybe a month and each increment… is a kind of an up-and-down ride for the crew emotionally when they figure out when they’re going to actually go home to their families,”

Andrew Loiselle · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21

Retired Rear Admiral Andrew Loiselle commented on the emotional strain placed on the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln.