Sailors say this submarine has been ravaged by bed bugs
Geoff Ziezulewicz
Sailors assigned to the fast-attack submarine Connecticut say they have been dealing with a bed bug infestation in their racks for roughly a year, and the command has been slow to do anything about it. Some of the bed bugs captured by the crew are shown here. (Photo provided to Navy Times)
The crew of the fast-attack submarine Connecticut has been subjected to a bed bug infestation in their racks, and sailors assigned to the sub allege that the boat’s command has been slow to fix the problem.
The infestation issue began while the sub was taking part in ICEX 2020 in the Arctic Ocean in March 2020 and continued during a deployment last year, according to a Connecticut petty officer who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution.
“We’ve had bed bugs for a year now,†the petty officer said. “Sailors complained about getting bitten in the racks.â€
“People are terrified of getting bit,†he added.
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2021/03/10/sailors-say-this-submarine-is-being-ravaged-by-bed-bugs/
