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US to replace carrier USS Abraham Lincoln amid Iran war
The United States is reportedly sending the USS George Washington to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, where it has been deployed for over 250 days supporting attacks on…
The Story in Brief
The United States is reportedly sending the USS George Washington to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, where it has been deployed for over 250 days supporting attacks on Iran. The Wall Street Journal reports the Pacific-based carrier has left Vietnam and crossed the Singapore Strait heading to the region.
Lawmakers and media, including livemint.com, flag poor living conditions on the Lincoln: food shortages, broken plumbing, mental health deterioration, and a spike in suicidal ideations among sailors. The Navy acknowledges supply disruptions but says mission-critical items were prioritised. It denies some claims, such as seven sailors dying in a brawl.
The Indian Opinion
War fatigue is a real cost often hidden from headlines. The Lincoln crew's record 260-plus days at sea without port calls shows the strain of endless deployments. Instead of sanitising military operations, media should press the Pentagon on how many more such rotations are planned. The key question: will the Trump administration reduce operations or risk more mental health crises at sea? That answer will come only when lawmakers force a public briefing.
Source: livemint.com
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