US to Send USS George Washington to Middle East in Carrier Rotation
US officials say the USS George Washington is being prepared to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East under a scheduled rotation, while lawmakers have raised concerns about conditions on the Lincoln.
The US is preparing to deploy the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to US officials familiar with the matter. The move is described as part of a previously scheduled rotation plan.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been on an extended deployment with few port calls. That has prompted lawmakers to raise concerns about living conditions aboard the ship, the WSJ reported.
Source: First Squawk