Navy Strained as Middle East Pulls Ships from Pacific | US News

The Navy’s stretched thin as carriers like the USS Theodore Roosevelt head to the Middle East, leaving the Pacific vulnerable to China’s growing power. Sailors face brutal 250-day deployments, broken systems, and plummeting morale — even a suicide attempt on the USS Abraham Lincoln. With families enduring months of separation and ports being rethought, the fleet is racing to balance global demands while staying focused on its biggest long-term threat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/226aef9d8046e52c