Andrew Loiselle

“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.

“That’s a very, very deliberate signal to send. It’s got to be for something incredibly important.”

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

A retired US Navy rear admiral analyzed the deployment of the USS George Washington to the Middle East.

“That ends up being a longer interval in between replenishments, a longer time in between mail and Amazon boxes, and all the things that keep the morale up for the crew,”

Andrew Loiselle · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Andrew Loiselle explained the logistics and supply challenges faced by the USS Abraham Lincoln crew.

“will be a welcome break”

Andrew Loiselle · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Andrew Loiselle described the return journey for service members on the USS Abraham Lincoln.