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USS George Washington Replaces Lincoln After 250+ Days

8/15/2026

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USS George Washington is sailing to the Middle East to replace USS Abraham Lincoln, which has logged 250+ days deployed, 240 consecutive sea days and 200 days without a port call.
Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged Navy leaders to answer questions and allow an oversight visit.
U.S. Central Command said Lincoln’s sailors remain resilient after 260 days at sea, and Navy reports no rise in suicidal ideation.

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USS George Washington is sailing to the Middle East to replace USS Abraham Lincoln, which has logged 250+ days deployed, 240 consecutive sea days and 200 days without a port call.
Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged Navy leaders to answer questions and allow an oversight visit.
U.S. Central Command said Lincoln’s sailors remain resilient after 260 days at sea, and Navy reports no rise in suicidal ideation.