It is a striking irony that while CENTCOM officially reports no combat damage to the three aircraft carriers and over 20 warships deployed to the Middle East, the USS Gerald R. Ford has faced significant internal setbacks. The carrier reportedly sustained extensive accidental fire damage following a major blaze in its laundry facilities while operating in the Red Sea. Furthermore, the vessel continues to struggle with chronic sewage system failures, characterized by the frequent clogging of its 650 toilets.