A sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln recently posted a video on X that highlights significant plumbing issues on the aircraft carrier. The footage, which has gained considerable attention online, shows clogged and broken toilets, prompting the sailor to ask, “Wait till y’all see toilets,” raising concerns about how sailors are expected to use these facilities under such conditions.
The video spotlighted plumbing issues and showed what appears to be several broken toilets. veterans compared it to infantry life where basic facilities feel like a luxury While critics noted that sailors handle their own cleaning and called the conditions typical.
“Every infantry grunt hearing your horror stories about showers not working, toilets backed up and horrible food,” a user wrote , sharing a photo. “The sailors are responsible for cleaning their own toilets,” one user noted . Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to reports of families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln complaining about broken toilets, undercooked food and more, dismissing them as misinterpreted.
