The swap of aircraft carriers in the Middle East comes as U.S. military leaders worry about troop morale with no end to the Iran war in sight. The USS George Washington is set to replace the Lincoln, a U.S. official said.Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails in the Arabian Sea, on May 8, 2026.NAVCENT Public Affairs / U.S. Navy via U.S. Central Command Public AffairsAug. 13, 2026, 1:13 PM EDTWASHINGTON — U.S. military leaders are privately raising concerns inside the Pentagon and the White House about low morale and widespread fatigue among American service members who’ve been deployed for months to support the war with Iran, according to two U.S. officials. Amid the concerns, the Pentagon plans to replace one of two aircraft carriers deployed in the Middle East — the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a third U.S. official.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
USS Abraham Lincoln to be replaced amid poor troop conditions
The swap of aircraft carriers in the Middle East comes as U.S. military leaders worry about troop morale with no end to the Iran war in sight. The USS George Washington is set to replace the Lincoln, a U.S. official said.
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