# USS George Washington arrives for new Mideast mission as captain says morale is high

https://mins.news/en/item/37553

- Fox News, 2026-08-30 12:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/uss-george-washington-captain-says-morale-high-new-mideast-mission

> The USS George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Arabian Sea near Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln. Its captain says morale among roughly 5,000 sailors is high, while Carrier Strike Group Five is ready and resourced for sustained operations under U.S. Central Command.

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