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The Wall Street Journal reports that the {{Sclass|Nimitz|aircraft carrier|0}} {{USS|George Washington|CVN-73|6}} will deploy to the Middle East to replace the {{USS|Abraham Lincoln
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In Short: The Wall Street Journal reports the USS Washington will take over from the USS Lincoln in the Middle East, amid concerns raised by family members about mental health and food shortages.
The Wall Street Journal first reported that the USS Washington would replace the USS Lincoln in the Middle East. This comes as concerns have been raised by family members about the mental well-being of service members and food shortages experienced earlier in the deployment.
At least one spouse during a town hall expressed worries about the mental health of their partner, according to a person familiar with the events. Additionally, media reports indicate that some family members had heard multiple sailors contemplating jumping overboard.
A Navy official told CBS News that there has been a decrease in suicidal ideation cases as the deployment has progressed. CNN previously reported that a sailor had gone overboard from the Lincoln strike group in April.
Meanwhile, one spouse of a service member on the Lincoln told CBS News that earlier in the deployment, the sailors experienced some food shortages while waiting for resupply, but these issues have since been resolved.
What's confirmed
What's still developing
- The Wall Street Journal first reported the USS Washington would replace the USS Lincoln in the Middle East.
- At least one spouse during the town hall voiced concerns about the mental well-being of her partner, according to a person familiar with the events.
- Media reports this week quoted some family members who said they had heard multiple sailors had thought about jumping overboard.
- A Navy official told CBS News there has been a decrease in suicidal ideation cases as the deployment has gone on.
- CNN first reported that a sailor had gone overboard from the Lincoln strike group in April.
- Meanwhile, one spouse of a service member on the Lincoln told CBS News that earlier in the deployment, the sailors experienced some food shortages while they waited for resupply, but that has been resolved.
Sources
- CBS Newslink