New Aircraft Carrier Arrives in the Middle East, Relieving Lincoln
The USS George Washington is the fourth aircraft carrier to cycle through the region amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
TL;DR
- The USS George Washington arrived in the Middle East on August 19th.
- It replaces the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for almost nine months.
- The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is operating in the U.S. Central Command theater.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln has been supporting strikes and blockade operations against Iran since February 28th.