Sen. Mark Kelly Pushes for Investigation into USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions

Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona has voiced concerns regarding the conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln. This follows a report from a grandmother whose sailor grandson reportedly lost significant weight during an extended deployment.

Kelly, known for his service as a Navy combat pilot and his role on the Senate Armed Services Committee, shared these concerns on Morning Edition. The senator recounted his conversation with the sailor’s grandmother, who described her grandson as thin before joining the Navy and highlighted his further weight loss of about 20 to 25 pounds.

“He’s struggling,” Kelly stated, reflecting on his discussion with the grandmother.

Kelly expressed disappointment over what he termed dismissive reactions from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the reported conditions on the carrier. He emphasized the need for an official investigation and suggested that a bipartisan congressional delegation visit the USS Abraham Lincoln to get a firsthand understanding of the situation.

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