Following the release of photos showing meager rations: The U.S. Navy and Hegset deny that there is a food shortage on ships involved in the war against Iran
18 April 13:11
A photo has appeared online showing a small amount of food allegedly served to American sailors on ships involved in Operation “Epic Rage” against Iran. However, the Navy denies this.
This is stated in a report from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, as reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to Hromadske.
Earlier, social media posts claimed that insufficient rations were being provided to service members aboard the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and the amphibious assault ship Tripoli—both deployed as part of operations against Iran.
It was also claimed that sailors’ relatives cannot send them food from home because mail delivery to military personnel throughout the Middle East has allegedly been suspended since April.
However, the Navy calls these reports of food shortages and poor quality on board the ships “false” and assures that both vessels have sufficient food supplies “to provide the crews with healthy meals.”
“The health and well-being of our sailors and Marines is my priority, and every crew member continues to receive nutritious and nutritionally balanced meals,” they say.
Regarding the sending of personal packages, they stated that a temporary restriction on sending mail to the combat zone was indeed imposed due to combat operations, but it has now been lifted.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset criticized the “hypocritical press” for spreading “fake news” about alleged starvation on the ships.
“My team has confirmed the logistics figures for the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli. Both have over 30 days’ worth of Class I (food) supplies on board. U.S. Central Naval Command tracks this daily for every ship. Our sailors deserve—and receive—the best,” he wrote.
