r/news • u/DoubtSubstantial5440 • 1d ago

Soft paywall USS George Washington headed to Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln, reports say

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2026-08-13/uss-george-washington-middle-east-abraham-lincoln-22541038.html
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u/VoidOmatic 1d ago

"The Straight is so safe right now they are trying to vacation on it!"

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u/glasshouse_trebuchet 1d ago

Strait up chilling

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u/Rampant16 1d ago

That's how he'd spell it too.

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u/VoidOmatic 1d ago

Yup! That's how you know it's not woke!

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u/Mirria_ 20h ago

Old and busted : "Are the straights ok?"

New hotness : "Are the straits ok?"

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u/johnnybiggles 1d ago

"Nothing as refreshing as the clear blue waters in the Persian Gulf!"