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USS Abraham Lincoln, Carrier Strike Group 3, and Ohio-Class Submarine USS Georgia Deployed to Middle East

Aug 12, 2024, 01:03 AM

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and the USS Georgia, an Ohio-Class nuclear-powered guided missile submarine (SSGN-729), to the Middle East. The move comes amid rising tensions in the region, particularly between Israel and Iran. The USS Abraham Lincoln, part of Carrier Strike Group 3 and equipped with F-35C fighters, is accelerating its transit to the area to strengthen U.S. military presence and support Israel's defense. The USS Georgia's deployment is notable as it is rare for the military to publicly announce submarine movements, signaling a strategic message to Iran.