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13 August 2026

US disputes reports of trying conditions on carrier in Gulf

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Source reporting: Deutsche Welle English

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US disputes reports of trying conditions on carrier in Gulf

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called reports of poor conditions and mental health strain aboard the USS Abraham Linclon aircrafter carrier in the Middle East "completely misrepresented." Senators want an investigation.

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