The Sinking Morale of America's Warships The recent news of the USS Benfold drifting in the South China Sea for four days without power has highlighted a disturbing pattern of strain and stress on deployed military personnel.
This is not an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of deeper issues afflicting America's warships.
The loss of power on the Benfold was attributed to an engineering casualty involving its generators, which resulted in a loss of basic amenities for the crew – galley services, toilets, and air conditioning.