New US aircraft carrier heads towards Middle East after reports of dire conditions on USS Lincoln
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The Pacific-based US aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East, also referred to as West Asia, to relieve or operate alongside ongoing deployments in the region.
This movement follows emerging reports of dire conditions aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln. Sailors aboard the USS Lincoln have flagged declining mental health and supply issues after the ship spent a record 260 uninterrupted days at sea.
According to reports, the strain on the crew of the USS Lincoln has become severe enough that some sailors have attempted to throw themselves into the sea during the unprecedented deployment.
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The Hindu (IN)Uses regional term West Asia and highlights general issues without graphic details.
France 24 (FR)Focuses heavily on severe crew distress, including suicide attempts and record deployment length.
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