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The USS Ford crew is struggling with sewage problems on board the Navy's new carrier

By Steve Walsh
Published January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM CST

Problems with the plumbing system on board America's newest aircraft carrier are getting worse. Issues with the toilets on the USS Ford continue even as it continues its deployment to the Caribbean.

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