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Retired Navy Captain Brent Sadler warns the U.S. fleet is dangerously overstretched, citing the USS Abraham Lincoln’s grueling 250-day deployment as evidence—and demanding ships return to standard six-month tours. Meanwhile, the USS Benfold suffered a catastrophic four-day power outage in the tense South China Sea, leaving crew without heat, water, or AC—forcing it to be towed to the Philippines for repairs. Despite heroic resilience, the incident underscores the human toll of extended deployments, as other ships stepped in to cover basic needs. The Navy is still investigating the cause, but…
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