Iran mocks US over food shortages amid Iran war: Images of the food being served to crews aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli have gone viral, raising concerns about conditions at sea. 

Is this just propaganda—or a real sign of strain inside the US military?

'They sure get to die for them, though!': Iran mocks reports of food shortages on USS Tripoli and USS Abraham Lincoln

The USS Abraham Lincoln accumulates tonnes of extra weight over 50 years because crews constantly apply heavy marine paint and non-skid deck coatings to prevent saltwater corrosion.

'Heavy Paint': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln carries tons of extra paint weight

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses 35-mm steel arresting cables with an oiled hemp centre core to safely stop jets. Replacing these cables after exactly 125 landings prevents wire rot and fatal deck accidents.

'Wire Rot': How the USS Abraham Lincoln protects its vital landing cables

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses Haze Gray paint to seamlessly blend with the ocean horizon and clouds. This uniform grey shade delays visual detection and serves as vital rust protection.

'Haze Gray': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln is painted that specific colour