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US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.
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USS Abraham Lincoln record deployment conditions dispute
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The USS Abraham Lincoln has left the Middle East and is returning to San Diego after a record deployment of about nine months, while the USS George Washington has arrived in the region to relieve it. Reports of poor living conditions, low morale and mental-health strains aboard the Lincoln remain publicly disputed, with President Donald Trump dismissing the concerns.
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Guardian
US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve troubled USS Lincoln
USS George Washington will replace warship families say suffers from shortages, plumbing problems and low morale The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, where it is expected to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from its record deployment amid concerns about poor living conditions and morale. US Central Command announced on Thursday that the Washington arrived in the area on Wednesday…
Guardian
First Thing: US aircraft carrier arrives to relieve USS Lincoln amid reports of poor living conditions
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East. Plus, an investigation into the add-on utility fees that can lead to evictions Good morning. The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East , to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln from its record deployment amid concerns about poor living conditions and morale. What are conditions like on the Lincoln? The ship has spent more than 250 d…
CBS
USS Abraham Lincoln leaves Middle East after 9-month deployment
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
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NYTimes – US NYT
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East After Months at Sea in Operation Against Iran
The aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, largely in support of U.S. operations against Iran, and is now heading home to San Diego.
Euronews
New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East to relieve long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln
US media quoted relatives of crew members saying living conditions had deteriorated on the USS Abraham Lincoln and there were also reports of several suicide attempts.
