New aircraft carrier heads toward Middle East after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
- The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is heading toward the Middle East.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for over 240 days, supporting U.S. operations against Iran.
- Democratic lawmakers are calling for accountability regarding conditions aboard the Lincoln.
- The Lincoln's extended deployment has raised concerns about the impact on service members and ship equipment.
- The Navy has acknowledged supply shortages aboard the Lincoln due to the ongoing conflict.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has begun its journey toward the Middle East amid reports of mental health and supply issues aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for an extended period. The Lincoln has been supporting U.S. operations against Iran and has set a record for uninterrupted time at sea, exceeding 240 days.
Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns over the conditions aboard the Lincoln, prompting calls for accountability from the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that reports regarding the ship's conditions were misrepresented and emphasized the need for the sailors to return home as soon as possible.
The Navy has acknowledged that the ongoing conflict has disrupted traditional supply routes in the region, leading to shortages of essential supplies aboard the Lincoln. Lawmakers are seeking further information and oversight regarding the treatment of sailors during this prolonged deployment.
新航母驶向中东，因长期部署的林肯号报告问题
乔治·华盛顿号航母在亚伯拉罕·林肯号上出现心理健康和供应问题的报告后，已开始驶向中东。林肯号已部署超过240天，支持美国对伊朗的行动，并创造了连续在海上航行的纪录。
民主党立法者对林肯号上的情况表示担忧，促使对五角大楼进行问责的呼声。国防部长皮特·赫格塞斯特表示，关于舰船状况的报告被误传，并强调需要尽快让水手们回家。
海军承认，持续的冲突扰乱了该地区的传统供应路线，导致林肯号上出现必需品短缺。立法者正在寻求进一步的信息和监督，以确保在这次延长部署期间水手们的待遇。