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nedekid:
Op thinks some of us are so jobless or have little useful use of time to read such crap of how American colonizers, war criminals live on their ships, for all I care that ship could be at the bottom of the ocean or even a swimming pool.
How fies life in their ship concern millions of Nigerians struggling with life after the desaster at aso rock has driven citizens to penury?

RolexOfGeneva:
7 months straight at sea? Dem no dey nack?

nedekid:
Op thinks some of us are so jobless or have little useful use of time to read such crap of how American colonizers, war criminals live on their ships, for all I care that ship could be at the bottom of the ocean or even a swimming pool.
How fies life in their ship concern millions of Nigerians struggling with life after the desaster at aso rock has driven citizens to penury?

Hueyreckless0007:
All your posts are full of lies. YOU ARE A LIAR BROS

RolexOfGeneva:
7 months straight at sea? Dem no dey nack?

HacheNoire:
That was not the reason!

Iran already bombed all their supply/maintenance ports in the Middle East and they were not able to restock efficiently, coupled with the fact that the ship was deteriorating as it could not get necessary maintenance.

Those pictures there was when the going was good, not when everything collapsed. Pictures were shared and you can find them online.

A journalist even hopped on it to give live accounts.


https://www.tiktok.com/video/7674683377953312022/


https://www.tiktok.com/video/7670664450986249486/

Ewedegubbler:
I feel your pains.. you are so pained that none of your islamist masters could afford one.. cry louder

Pootle:
americans are over pampered

Mathain19:
Nigeria as a country should be bold enough to show case the welfare of its Military..

AcadaWriter0:
Sounds like a pretty straightforward, luxurious life for these sailors. All good.

SeverusSnape:
You go cry, stop faking laughter. The strait belongs to us now.

BornofGod108:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npHDGoaiQ5A?si=9o1tKpMChRzyVL-V

How US Sailors Eat, Sleep & Get Paid On The 2026 Iran Mission | USS Abraham Lincoln

1/ Introduction

A lot of videos/photos have been circulating about the USS Abraham Lincoln since it was redirected to the Middle East in January 2026.

Some claim "sailors are starving", "ship abandoned", "multiple suicides".

So I decided to break down how these 5,000+ Sailors and Marines are actually being supported during an 8+ month deployment and combat operations.

All photos I'll post are from official US Navy DVIDS/public sources from this deployment.

2/ Why Lincoln is there

Lincoln left San Diego on Nov. 21, 2025, for a normal Indo-Pacific deployment. It made a scheduled port call in Guam on Dec. 11.

In January 2026, as US-Iran tensions rose, the carrier was diverted from the Pacific to CENTCOM.

It entered the Middle East on Jan. 26.

Operation Epic Fury began Feb. 28.

That means an unplanned 8+ month deployment, with more than 200 consecutive days without a normal port visit. That's tough.

3/ Food: Are they starving?

Short answer: There is no confirmed evidence that the entire crew is being systematically starved.

Carriers receive supplies while underway through replenishment-at-sea operations and other logistics missions.

Lincoln has conducted multiple documented replenishments with USNS Henry J. Kaiser, Yukon, John Lewis, Carl Brashear and other support ships.

However, sailors' families have reported periods of food and supply shortages, including rationing and shortages of some basic items.

The Navy disputes the more severe descriptions and says food and essential services remain available.

So: food/supply problems have been reported, but "5,000 sailors are starving" is not an established fact.

4/ Housing, Health & Daily Life

- Sleep: "Racks" — multiple bunks, often stacked three high, with curtains. Limited privacy, but that's home for months.

- Work: Long and rotating shifts. The carrier operates around the clock, especially during combat operations.

- Medical: Medical and dental personnel and facilities are available onboard. Serious cases can be evacuated when necessary.

- Mental health: Medical professionals, chaplains and other support services are available. But more than 200 days without a normal port visit, combat operations and separation from family create genuine mental and emotional strain.

- Gym, laundry, internet: These facilities exist onboard, although access and availability can vary during operations.

5/ Pay & Benefits

Sailors continue receiving their normal military pay while deployed.

Depending on rank, years of service and individual eligibility, they may also receive additional benefits such as:

Base pay + Sea Pay + Imminent Danger Pay + applicable combat-zone tax benefits.

The exact amount varies from sailor to sailor, so there is no single salary figure for everyone aboard Lincoln.

Mail and care packages can also be moved to the ship through the Navy's logistics system.

6/ The Viral Claims — What's confirmed vs not

- Man overboard, Aug. 3: Confirmed. A sailor went overboard and was recovered alive.

- "Multiple sailors jumped": Families and military media have reported multiple attempted overboard incidents, but the Navy disputes claims of a broader spike in suicidal behavior. Not every reported incident has been independently confirmed.

- "Starvation meal photos": Viral photos should be checked carefully. A photo circulating online does not automatically prove it was taken aboard USS Abraham Lincoln during this deployment.

The important thing is to separate confirmed incidents, reported allegations and social-media rumors.

7/ Relief is Coming

Good news: USS George Washington (CVN-73) is now in the Middle East with a new carrier strike group and is expected to relieve Lincoln.

Lincoln's deployment has lasted far longer than a normal carrier deployment, and the crew has spent more than 200 consecutive days without a normal port visit.

After months of combat operations and life at sea, the Lincoln crew has earned a break.

8/ Conclusion

Conditions aren't perfect. It's hot, cramped, stressful and extremely demanding.

But "tired and stressed" does not automatically mean "abandoned and starving."

At the same time, legitimate concerns about food, supplies, living conditions and mental health should not simply be dismissed.

The US Navy's logistics system is designed to keep carriers operating at sea, even during combat.

These sailors deserve facts, not rumors or political ammunition.

They're doing a hard job far from home, so I figured we should understand what life aboard the carrier actually looks like.

What do you guys think? Would you last 200+ days at sea?

HacheNoire:

That was not the reason!

Iran already bombed all their supply/maintenance ports in the Middle East and they were not able to restock efficiently, coupled with the fact that the ship was deteriorating as it could not get necessary maintenance.

Those pictures there was when the going was good, not when everything collapsed. Pictures were shared and you can find them online.

A journalist even hopped on it to give live accounts.


https://www.tiktok.com/video/7674683377953312022/


https://www.tiktok.com/video/7670664450986249486/

madridguy:
The same aircraft carrier they were bragging about before the war they're now bathing with their poop water inside the same carrier now

Thank you Iran.

Toktee:
That's what you wish could have happen to them but it's never happened,you terrorists like making propaganda to makes you feel good whenever you are in pained ..... where's Khamenei?

BondRiv:
I got secondhand embarrassment from your comment. This is why our leaders don't care and the country is in a mess. Define what you consider as pampering. You are simply used to the terrible way of life here. Proper living or demands for it will look like pampering to people in hell. Nothing normal about the things we put up with in Nigeria.

Bluntguy:
Are those not the same sailors that revolted because their service duties were extended and they needed to go back home for mental reasons?

madridguy:
Khamenei is resting in the blossom of his creator.