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USS Benfold Crisis and Carrier Gaps | Tulsa News
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Two U.S. Navy carriers hit major operational snags this month, raising alarms about readiness in the Pacific. The USS Benfold suffered a generator failure July 24, plunging the crew into days without power, water, heat, or AC—though no one was injured. After being towed to Subic Bay for repairs, it returned to full service by August 8. Meanwhile, the USS Abraham Lincoln, on its record-breaking 250-day deployment, faces food and hygiene shortages, fueling mental health concerns among sailors. As the George Washington strike group steps in to replace the Lincoln—and heads toward the Middle East—the timing coincides with heightened tensions with China, potentially leaving the Pacific without a U.S. carrier for weeks.
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