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USS George Washington Heads to Middle East to Replace USS Lincoln

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is heading to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official. The carrier departed Vietnam last week. The Lincoln has been at sea since late last year, and reports of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed vessel have raised concerns among military families.

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The USS Lincoln has been at sea since late last year, part of the administration's war with Iran. Military families are worried about the conditions sailors are living under.

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USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS Lincoln

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Reports about mental health, supply issues aboard USS Lincoln raise concerns

The USS Lincoln has been at sea since late last year, part of the administration's war with Iran. Military families are worried about the conditions sailors are living under.

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New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.

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