Your Source for NPR News & Music

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

We are operating on low power due to some issues at our transmitter site. Our engineering staff is working on the issue.

U.S. News

Lawmakers and families raise concerns about conditions aboard U.S. aircraft carrier

NPR | By Steve Walsh

Published August 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM MDT

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

Lawmakers and military families are raising concerns about conditions on board the USS Lincoln. The carrier, key to the administration's war with Iran, has been at sea for over 250 days.