The USS Gerald R. Ford has been at sea since June last year. The Republican leader’s decision to extend its deployment for a second time has snowballed into a growing list of problems, such as blocked toilets and sewage troubles.

  • Rimu@piefed.social
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    5 days ago

    It’s weird because USA has 11 aircraft carriers, easily enough to rotate their usage.

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      4 days ago

      Yes, but the Ford is new, shiny, and most importantly for Great Leader, bigger.