‘Bathroom War’ - Why USS Ford Is Struggling With A Sanitary Crisis During America’s Biggest Middle East Deployment Since 2003

Key Highlights

• The USS Gerald R. Ford is part of the largest U. S. military deployment in the Middle East since 2003.
• It operates alongside another carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, and over 120 combat aircraft.
• The USS Gerald R. Ford has about 4,600 to 5,000 crew members but only 650 toilets.
• Sanitary issues include frequent breakdowns, long queues, and sewage overflows.
• The deployment is linked to tensions regarding Iran's nuclear program.