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After 266 days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is reportedly taking a toll on its crew, with the Pentagon reportedly acknowledging a small number of mental-health cases and challenges linked to the carrier’s prolonged time away from home. Limited access to fresh food and restricted communication with families have added pressure for sailors serving aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier. At the same time, Pentagon officials are pushing back against reports suggesting conditions are dramatically deteriorating, calling some accounts a “false narrative.” As scrutiny grows over the unusually long deployment, the Navy says the crew remains focused on its mission. Watch for more