Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War

The U.S. Navy shifted logistics operations to Diego Garcia, a small island located 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, after an Iranian attack damaged a base in Bahrain. Diego Garcia became the primary logistics hub supporting naval operations in the region. The USS Lincoln and other vessels operating in the area faced extended supply lines as a result of the relocated logistics infrastructure.

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