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USS Benfold Crisis and Carrier Gaps | Dover News
The USS Benfold hit a major snag in July when engineering failures crippled its power, leaving crew without water, heat, toilets, or AC for days—though no one was hurt. The ship had to be towed to Subic Bay for repairs and was eventually back to normal by August 8th. Meanwhile, the USS Abraham Lincoln, stuck at sea for 250 days, faces scrutiny over food shortages, hygiene issues, and mental health strain, potentially leaving the Pacific without a carrier as the USS George Washington strike group heads to replace it—raising urgent questions about military readiness amid global tensions. Listen…
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