the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
March 2, 2026
The 13-billion-dollar, nuclear-powered warship, the USS Gerald Ford, has been at sea since June 2025, making this one of the longest continuous deployments for a U.S. aircraft carrier. The USS Ford was used in the Caribbean for the operations against Venezuela and has now been deployed to the Middle East for the strikes against Iran.
Most sailors onboard are in their early 20s. The prolonged deployment has meant missing major life events, including birthdays, weddings, funerals, and even the birth of children. Communication restrictions during sensitive operations limit regular contact with families.
There are more than 4,500 sailors using 650 toilets. 205 toilets broke down in a four-day period. Apparently, mopheads and t-shirts are mysteriously turning up in the pipes.
Maybe some of the sailors are fed up with this too long deployment.