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News Reporting· CBS News
Published Aug 18, 2026
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
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News Reporting· The Washington Post
U.S. Navy destroyer lost power for 4 days in South China Sea
The ship’s crew lost access last month to drinkable water, running toilets and air conditioning, as the fleet sees heavy use by the Trump administration.