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New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information on the USS George Washington's deployment and the situation with the USS Lincoln can be found through Navy statements and other sources, such as ABC13 Houston.
A new aircraft carrier is en route to the Middle East. The USS George Washington, which is based in the Pacific, has started its journey to the region. This development comes as there have been reports of issues with the USS Lincoln, which has been deployed for a long time.
The Navy has released statements confirming the USS George Washington's movement, and open source information also indicates the ship is heading to the Middle East. Further information on the USS George Washington's deployment and the situation with the USS Lincoln can be found through Navy statements and other sources, such as ABC13 Houston.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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