CabRocks

USS Abraham Lincoln sailor dad: “As some you may know my son, Casey, is a yellow shirt on the "ABE." As such, he has one of the most dangerous and physically and mentally demanding jobs onboard the ship. The flight deck is non-stop. He has worked incredibly long shifts, with little time off. He is not suffering. His morale and resolve are strong. He is proud to have a role in this operation. He is just one example of the many brave, resilient, and strong individuals proudly serving on the ABE. As a father, I cannot express how proud I am of my son. As an American I am proud of the crew of the ABE who have broken records for time at sea not seen since WWII. War is terrible. And this crew has certainly had hardships and made sacrifices, but it dishonors their service to cast them as victims. They are sailors, warriors, and Americans committed to one another and willing to fight until the job is done. You can disagree with the policy decision to put them there (that is one of rights they have committed to protecting with their lives if necessary). You can also acknowledge hardships without belittling the sailors or turning their service into a pitiful narrative to bolster personal agendas.”