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George Washington Takes Over in Middle East | Philadelphia News
USS George Washington just arrived in the Middle East, replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln after a grueling deployment—raising questions about sailor morale and ship upkeep amid lingering tensions with Iran. While the Navy maintains its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses mental health and supply concerns as exaggerated, citing personal visits from top brass including Admiral Brad Cooper, who hailed the Lincoln’s crew as heroes heading home. President Trump echoed that sentiment, though without naming the admiral he spoke to. The move leaves Asia without a…
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