Last month, a U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Benfold, faced severe challenges while on deployment in the South China Sea. The ship experienced a total power loss, impacting essential onboard systems.

For four days, the crew managed without drinkable water, running toilets, or air conditioning. This situation arose amidst extensive utilization of the fleet during the Trump administration.

The USS Benfold, a guided-missile destroyer, is notable for its past arrival at a Chinese port in Qingdao back in 2016, captured in a photograph by Borg Wong of the Associated Press.