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

Aug 15, 2026Center

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.

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