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USS George Washington is now steaming toward the Middle East, poised to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln — which has shattered records with a 240-day straight deployment amid regional conflict. While the Navy insists mission-critical supplies like food and hygiene items were prioritized and sailors now have clean water and healthy meals, lawmakers are sounding alarms. One senator called the conditions “disgusting” and “dangerous,” prompting calls for investigations. The Defense Secretary dismissed some reports as misrepresented but confirmed plans to rotate crews swiftly. Though no uptick in suicides has been officially confirmed, an August incident saw a sailor jump overboard — rescued and treated. This deployment underscores the mounting strain on naval personnel during prolonged missions amid active warfare, sparking urgent debates over sailor welfare and readiness.

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