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strikeAug 13, 2026

Pete Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented

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Two military-focused outlets, Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, reported suicide attempts and declining morale on the 5,000-person ship, which has been at sea since November 2025. The carrier has been in the Middle East since January, supporting the U.S. war with Iran.

Source: SECTIONS Pete Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented Reuters — Read the full report

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