Friday, August 14 - Protect the USS Abraham Lincoln Crew / Air Show Alternative Post Card Parties 8/16 / Chalk the Walk 8/29
Community Action: Protect the USS Abraham Lincoln Crew
Roughly 5,000 service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have been deployed at sea for more than 250 days after being redirected to the Middle East as part of the American counter-blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in Trump’s war with Iran. The aircraft carrier took off from Naval Base San Diego on November 21, 2025, and the last time they saw a port was a one-day visit to a base in Guam on December 12, 2025.
Since then, sailors have described the worsening conditions: food shortages, dwindling hygiene supplies, water contamination, plumbing failures, mail that never arrives, and a mental health crisis serious enough that a sailor reportedly went overboard last month.
The situation playing out on the Lincoln is not an isolated case. Earlier this year, the USS Gerald R. Ford returned after a record-breaking 326 days at sea, the longest deployment for any aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War. Extended deployments are becoming routine as the war with Iran drags on without an end in sight or a vote from Congress — and it’s service members and their families who are paying the price.
👉 Congress must act now to bring this crew home and demand accountability from Secretary Hegseth for these endless deployments.
Call Senator Durbin: (202) 224-2154 or (312) 353-4952.
Call Senator Duckworth: (202) 224-2854 or (312) 886-3506.
Script: My name is [NAME] and I’m calling from [CITY/STATE]. I’m calling to express my concern about the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln. I ask that [NAME] demand Secretary Hegseth take immediate action to bring the crew home and conduct public oversight hearings into the endless Iran war deployments that are taking a toll on service members and their families.
Action via 5calls.org
ICA Chapter Actions: Alternative to Air Show Postcard Parties 8/16
While the Air Force is promoting its military, we can peacefully promote our democracy by taking two hours to write post cards to our neighbors in Michigan and Ohio. Bring a friend. Delicious drinks and appetizers are for sale. Donating to the stamp fund is appreciated. If you can't stay, feel free to come and pick up post cards to write at home.
👉 Join a postcard party on Sunday August 16
ICA Chapter Action: Chalk the Walk 8/29
Looking for an opportunity to come together to protect our country from a wannabe dictator? Enjoy beautiful summer weather at Wicker Park! You can chalk, walk, talk or play!
👉 Join Chalk the Walk on Saturday, August 29 at 9:30 a.m. at Wicker Park (1425 N Damen Ave)
This is a family friendly event. Water will be provided. Bring your own snacks! The event will conclude with an optional mini march around the park. Let’s come together and save democracy!
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