USS George Washington to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln in Middle East
The United States is sending a fresh aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

The Navy is moving another aircraft carrier toward the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln after its deployment stretched beyond eight months and reports of dire conditions aboard the vessel emerged. The USS George Washington, the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, was traveling west from the Pacific and was spotted moving through the…
The United States is sending a fresh aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
There are mounting concerns from lawmakers and military families over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln which is on a record deployment in the Middle East. While the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are downplaying concerns, another aircraft carrier is now on its way to the region to replace the Lincoln. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for…
"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz," Bessent said.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced on Friday that the USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to the U.S. as the aircraft carrier’s long deployment has come under scrutiny over reported harsh conditions the sailors onboard have worked under. “The USS Abraham Lincoln crushed their deployment and will return home soon as part of a planned…
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao is saluting the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier after lawmakers raised concerns about conditions during its long deployment – saying nobody died from a “small number” of mental health crises.
President Donald Trump dismissed the concerns of military families about worsening conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
President Trump said Friday that he isn't concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for those onboard. Why it matters: The San Diego-based aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, and numerous reports have indicated that crew members' families are concerned…
When asked if the ship’s deployment has gone on for too long, the president said, “No. Not nearly long enough.”