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Carrier transfer leaves temporary U.S. gap in western Pacific

A2D News Desk

The USS George Washington is leaving Japan for the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, leaving the United States without an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific. The move comes as China and other regional powers increase military activity, raising questions about how Washington can sustain a strong presence in both regions.

Experts cited in the material said China has previously used similar gaps to move strike groups closer to U.S. allies, including Taiwan and Japan. The carrier departure also coincides with reduced routine U.S.-South Korea military drills and preparations for a summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Read the full story at axios.com.

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