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WorldPublished: 14 August 2026 at 09:13

US Carrier USS George Washington Heads to Middle East as Reports Cite Issues on USS Lincoln

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has started moving toward the Middle East following reports of mental health and supply problems on the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a France 24 report by Monte Francis.

Foto: France 24

The USS George Washington, an aircraft carrier stationed in the Pacific, has begun its journey toward the Middle East. This development was reported by Monte Francis of France 24.

The report also highlights the situation on another US Navy carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for an extended period. According to the report, the crew on the Lincoln is facing mental health and supply issues. The specific nature of these issues has not been detailed in the report.

The George Washington's movement from the Pacific region is underway, but the exact timeline or purpose of the deployment is not specified. The report does not indicate whether the two events are directly connected, though the timing is notable. The Abraham Lincoln's long deployment is mentioned as a factor in the reported problems.

Monte Francis's report, aired on France 24, is the source of this information. Further details may emerge as the story develops, but at this point, only the facts outlined above have been confirmed.

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