Admiral Mullen: Truth on USS Lincoln Issues is 'in Middle'
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The Story
Admiral Mullen stated that the truth regarding issues on the USS Lincoln is in the middle. This comes as a top US commander visited the long-deployed USS Lincoln amid reports of poor conditions. Marine veteran Joey Jones delivered a strong rebuke to USS Lincoln sailors who complained to CNN. The Department of War reportedly addressed a Washington Post reporter regarding details of media coverage of the USS Lincoln. The USS Lincoln's performance has been described as for the ages.
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What they agree on
- Admiral Mullen stated that the truth on USS Lincoln issues is 'in the middle'.
- Reports exist concerning issues aboard the USS Lincoln.
- The USS Lincoln has been described as having a performance 'for the ages'.
Where they split
- Newsmax frames Admiral Mullen's statement as the primary development.
- HuffPost leads with the visit of a top US commander to the USS Lincoln amid reports of poor conditions.
- RedState focuses on commentary from Marine veteran Joey Jones regarding sailors complaining to CNN.
- The Wall Street Journal and RealClearPolitics feature opinion pieces describing the USS Lincoln's performance as 'for the ages'.
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