USS Abraham Lincoln to Be Replaced Amid Growing Concerns for Troops: Report

The USS George Washington is deploying to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln. The San Diego-based carrier has spent over 260 days at sea, including 200 days without a port call, setting a record for deployment duration. This transition follows reports of growing concerns regarding sailors' wellbeing, specifically citing mental health and supply issues. The relief effort aims to address declining morale among troops who have been deployed for an extended period.