USS Gerald R Ford faces 'sewage' Problem Amid Possible US Strike on Iran

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The USS Gerald R Ford is reportedly facing persistent sewage system failures due to narrow pipes and frequent clogs, impacting crew conditions.

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President Trump's decision to extend for a second time the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is taking a toll on the ship's sailors and their families.

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-- The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) Feb 22, 2026 at 11:21 AM

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CSAMRUNT, you orcs suck so bad you need North Korean soldiers to do your fighting.

#1 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-02-23 12:03 PM | Reply

Maybe the USN should just cut their losses and donate the ship to Qatar.

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-02-23 12:06 PM | Reply | Funny: 2

flush the way god intended, 250 psi fire main directly overboard.

#3 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-02-24 12:46 PM | Reply

While, on one hand, one has to agree with Trump that this is the most powerful military ever, it threatens the world when led by a fascist. And it apparently goes to war needing a few plumbers and repairs.
And about that 45 minute wait thing...drink enough coffee to stay awake, there had better be shorter lines.

#4 | Posted by Hughmass at 2026-02-25 06:45 AM | Reply

Our Navy's crap is so powerful. So don't mess with us.

Our sailors obliterated those gubmint toilets and they will obliterate yours too!

#5 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-02-25 10:55 AM | Reply