Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, met with troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as concerns linger about morale and apparent worsening conditions. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean has more insight.
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CENTCOM commander meets with troops on USS Abraham Lincoln as critics slam conditions
Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, met with troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as concerns linger about morale and apparent worsening conditions. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean has more insight.
Published August 17, 2026, 1:11 PM
Updated August 17, 2026, 1:39 PM693
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