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Sailor Shortages and Lack of Training May Leave Navy Ships in Disrepair

Published: Sept. 9, 2024, 4:27 p.m.

Over the last 30 years, the Navy has assigned fewer personnel to ships. The goal was to reduce costs. But there have been concerns that fewer sailors has made it harder to maintain ships. And it could also have broader consequences for Navy\u2026