The Guardian says the crew of the USS Lincoln have been banned from speaking to the media following controversy over the ship's critical condition.
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Key takeaways After a grueling 286 days of deployment, the USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Laem Chabang, Thailand, for essential maintenance and repair. Upon arrival on September 2, the supercarrier showed significant wear, including extensive algae growth and rust marks across the fuselage and flight deck edges. This deteriorated physical condition was a visual [...]