USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln after concerns about the crew's mental health

NPR | By Steve Walsh,

Michel Martin

Published August 17, 2026 at 6:50 AM EDT

The carrier USS Washington is on its way to the Middle East to relieve the USS Lincoln. The Lincoln has been at the center of concerns over crew mental health and a lack of fresh food and supplies.

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