US Navy to recall USS Abraham Lincoln carrier amid crew welfare concerns
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- The US Navy is recalling the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from the Middle East.
- The decision follows reports of severe mental stress and poor conditions for the crew on a long deployment.
- The USS George Washington is being sent as its replacement.
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The US Navy is recalling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier from the Middle East, where it was deployed in February 2026 amid tensions with Iran. The decision follows a lengthy nine-month tour and reports of significant mental stress and poor onboard conditions for its 6,000-person crew. While the Navy has denied an increase in mental health issues, the carrier is being replaced by the USS George Washington.
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The US Navy has decided to recall the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from the Middle East. The move comes after a prolonged nine-month deployment and reports of severe mental stress and poor living conditions among the approximately 6,000 crew members.
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