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Claims that the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was damaged by Houthi missile strikes are false. Photos circulating online purportedly showing the damage are either of a Russian aircraft carrier or doctored images of the Eisenhower docked in Norfolk, Virginia. The Pentagon confirmed there have been no strikes on the Eisenhower.
Sailors aboard the USS Eisenhower and its accompanying warships have been defending against ballistic missiles, drones, and now face a new threat of fast unmanned vessels launched by Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea. The Navy has intercepted and destroyed multiple unmanned surface vessels, a new and concerning threat. The constant combat pace has taken a toll on sailors, but morale is maintained through reminders of their importance and access to wi-fi for staying connected with families. The USS Eisenhower's fleet has conducted numerous intercepts and self-defense strikes, with the crew remaining vigilant and committed to defending their ship and each other.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and its accompanying warships have been at sea for four months, defending against Houthi missiles and now facing a new threat of fast unmanned vessels. The Navy has had to intercept multiple unmanned surface vessels, a new and potentially lethal threat. The constant combat pace has taken a toll on sailors, but efforts to maintain morale include providing wi-fi access for communication with families back home. The ships have conducted numerous intercepts and self-defense strikes on Houthi targets, with sailors expressing the challenges and adrenaline of being at sea for an extended period.
U.S. carrier pilots aboard the USS Eisenhower in the Red Sea are adapting their training to hunt down Houthi missiles and drones targeting commercial shipping. In a joint U.S.-U.K. mission, airstrikes were carried out in Yemen to target Iranian-supplied weapons used by Houthi forces. The pilots lack ground support in Houthi-controlled areas, and it remains uncertain whether the airstrikes will deter future attacks. The Houthi strikes pose a threat to global shipping and supply chains. The pilots also have the task of defending the Navy flotilla and demonstrating the safety of the Red Sea for civilian navigation.
The USS Eisenhower, along with other U.S. warships, conducted strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen to safeguard shipping in the Red Sea, following Houthi attacks on cargo ships. The U.S. and U.K. forces targeted 36 Houthi locations, aiming to degrade Houthi forces and protect commercial shipping. Despite the high morale among crew members, experts warn that it's a challenging task to eliminate all the ballistic missiles and drones supplied by Iran to the Houthi forces. The ongoing cat-and-mouse game with the Houthis suggests that more engagements are likely for the U.S. carrier and its crew.