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The United States (US) Navy has refuted claims of food shortages aboard two of its deployed warships, the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli.
In a post shared on X, the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations claimed recent reports alleging food shortages and poor quality aboard our deployed ships are false.
“Both USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli have sufficient food onboard to serve their crews with healthy options. The health and well-being of our sailors and marines are my top priority, and every crew member continues to receive fully portioned, nutritionally balanced meals,” the post read.
Statement on Claims of Food Shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli:
Recent reports alleging food shortages and poor quality aboard our deployed ships are false.— Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (@USNavyCNO) April 17, 2026
Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brett McMinoway.
“Regarding mail and personal packages, a temporary hold on sending mail into theater, due to combat operations, has been lifted. Our logistical network is highly adaptable, and we remain committed to supporting our warfighters as they execute Operation Epic Fury.”
It added that the US has “unmatched” logistical capacity to sustain operations at sea, noting that routine menu adjustments are part of its efforts to optimise endurance and keep its warships operational.
The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier designed to project air power with fighter jets and helicopters, while the USS Tripoli functions as a floating base for amphibious military operations, capable of deploying marines, helicopters, and vertical takeoff aircraft.
Both warships have been deployed in the Middle East and are operating during the ongoing Iran war.
