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February 25, 2026
STOMACH PROBLEMS" OF THE AMERICAN SUPERCARRIER USS GERALD R. FORD: Feces "flooded" the most powerful American ship worth $17.5 billion! (VIDEO, PHOTO)
Footage from the newest supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford from February 24 shows a large spill of untreated wastewater inside the ship, following long-term problems with clogged toilets and sewage backup.
TL;DR
- The USS Gerald R. Ford has experienced large spills of untreated wastewater due to long-term problems with clogged toilets and sewage backups.
- Many of the ship's over 600 toilets are frequently out of order, causing long waits for sailors.
- Internal data shows hundreds of system failures, including 205 failures in just four days in 2025.
- The ship has required external assistance dozens of times since 2023, sometimes involving costly acid flushing procedures.
- Crew morale has suffered due to long shifts to manage problems and significantly extended deployment schedules.
- Problems extend beyond the sanitary system, affecting weapon elevators, catapults, waste management, and sensor equipment.
- The F-35C fighter jet integration with the electromagnetic catapult system has faced significant delays, impacting the air wing's operations.
- The US is behind China in integrating fifth-generation fighter jets with electromagnetic catapults on carriers.
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