Navy Ship Loses Power, Leaving Sailors Without AC, Water, Toilets

0 August 19, 2026 11:21

Amid concerns of health issues aboard USS Abraham Lincoln during its record deployment in the Middle East, the U.S. Navy is revealing that the USS Benfold lost power for four days in the South China Sea in July. The loss of power caused a range of issues on board affecting drinking water, toilets, food and air conditioning. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports for TODAY.

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