A US aircraft carrier is experiencing a prolonged deployment, staying at sea for over six months. This extended time away from port is reportedly taking a toll on the crew's morale and mental health. The USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment may break a record for the longest time a US aircraft carrier has spent away from its home port since the Vietnam War.

Recently, the USS Gerald R. Ford set a record with a 326-day deployment. Further details on this situation are available from KVIA ABC-7's source, CNN.

The US Navy's request for longer deployments from its carrier groups is part of a larger trend, but specific information on the impact and implications is limited in this report.