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US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP via Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points This carrier was supporting a war and had been at sea for over 250 days without a break. Mental health challenges and supply issues were reported on a carrier that had been deployed for a long time.
Mental health challenges and supply issues were reported on a carrier that had been deployed for a long time. This carrier was supporting a war and had been at sea for over 250 days without a break. A replacement carrier has arrived to take its place.
The new carrier is now operating in a certain region, according to the military. It is not clear when the old carrier will return to the US or if it will stop at a port on the way.
Further details about the situation and the carriers involved are available from the US military.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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