# Da Nang, Vietnam

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-13**: Hegseth disputes reports of poor conditions on Lincoln — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls reports of mental health and supply issues aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln 'completely misrepresented.'
- **2026-08**: USS George Washington departs Da Nang, Vietnam — The Pacific-based carrier leaves port in Vietnam with a cruiser and destroyer, according to a Navy statement.
- **2026-08**: Washington transits Singapore Strait and Strait of Malacca — The carrier is spotted crossing toward the Indian Ocean, putting it on course for the Middle East.
- **2026-07**: Lincoln surpasses 240 days uninterrupted at sea — The carrier sets a record for continuous time at sea during the Iran conflict, exceeding 240 days.
- **2025-11-21**: USS Abraham Lincoln deploys from San Diego — The carrier begins its current deployment from San Diego, later supporting the U.S. war against Iran.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### USS Lincoln Hits 240+ Days at Sea as Washington Heads to Mideast
2026-08-13 21:02:11 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A U.S. Navy carrier rotation is underway in the Persian Gulf theater as the USS George Washington transits from the Pacific to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has exceeded 240 consecutive days at sea. For defense researchers and fleet planners, the move highlights operational tempo, crew endurance, and naval power projection under extended wartime conditions.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/uss-george-washington-mideast-carrier-rotation-iran-240-days

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