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- The U.S. Navy dispatched the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt to the Middle East.
- The Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday to replace USS George Washington.
- USS Abraham Lincoln’s 10½-month deployment became one of the longest in naval history.
- Eight Lincoln sailors attempted suicide during the extended deployment, raising crew-wellness concerns.
- The carrier loaded extra food, hygiene items, exercise equipment, and holiday goodies before sailing.