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US Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Shows Severe Rust After Record Deployment
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By עמית אביטן
First reported by Now 14 · Sep 2, 2026
What happened
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand showing significant rust after a record 286-day deployment in the Middle East. The vessel's condition, attributed to prolonged operations without maintenance, comes amid reports of crew hardship and heightened U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
- 01USS Abraham Lincoln shows severe rust after record 286-day deployment.
- 02Rust is attributed to extended operations without routine maintenance.
- 03Crew faced shortages and morale issues during the long deployment.
- 04The carrier is being replaced in the Middle East.
- 05Tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz.
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WallaCenter · HebrewSep 3, 2026
US Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Shows Severe Rust After Record Deployment
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewSep 3, 2026
USS Abraham Lincoln Returns After Grueling 286-Day Deployment
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