US Navy to Deploy USS George Washington to Middle East Replacing USS Abraham Lincoln
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The United States plans to send the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. This deployment swap was prearranged but gained attention after members of Congress raised concerns about the extended duration the carrier crew has spent in the region without relief, exceeding 250 days. The decision aims to address these concerns and maintain naval presence in the strategic area.
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