The United States is building the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades, as US President Donald Trump warns of a military action against Iran. However, the conflict with Iran is the least of the troubles for almost 5,000 sailors on the world’s largest aircraft carrier.
USS Gerald R. Ford’s Extended Deployment
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.
