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US sailors report dire conditions as replacement carrier heads to Middle East
Reports of declining mental health and supply issues have been flagged by US sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln deployed to the Middle East, with some attempting to throw themselves into the sea. The ship has so far spent a record 260 uninterrupted days at sea as it supports the war in Iran, and is expected to be replaced by the Pacific-based USS George Washington en route to the area.
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- 14 Aug 2026, 07:30 CEST → 15 Aug 2026, 19:49 CEST
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Reports of declining mental health and supply issues have been flagged by US sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln deployed to the Middle East, with some attempting to throw themselves into the sea. The ship has so far spent a record 260 uninterrupted days at sea as it supports the war in Iran, and is expecte...
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is reportedly now set to take over from the Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.
The USS Washington's movement comes amid reports of dire conditions on the USS Lincoln amid the ongoing Iran war.
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