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USS George Washington Heads to Middle East | Global News
- Published
- August 14, 2026
- Duration
- 1:42
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- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2026
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The USS George Washington is now steaming toward the Middle East, replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln—still at sea for over 260 days and facing mounting scrutiny over mental health struggles and supply shortages. While the Navy insists mission-critical needs are met and morale remains strong, lawmakers demand accountability from the Pentagon. Defense Secret…
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The USS George Washington is now steaming toward the Middle East, replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln—still at sea for over 260 days and facing mounting scrutiny over mental health struggles and supply shortages. While the Navy insists mission-critical needs are met and morale remains strong, lawmakers demand accountability from the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses the criticism as misrepresentation, asserting America’s ability to sustain its naval presence indefinitely. Meanwhil
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