Lory Manning

“you might not get much daylight”

Lory Manning · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Manning described conditions in warm areas of the ship, such as the engine room, where sailors get little daylight.

“In a sense, [it can ultimately feel like] you’re in a jail because you’re on this ship and you can’t get off.”

Lory Manning · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Manning described the lack of privacy and freedom aboard an aircraft carrier as feeling like being in a jail.

“every time that is changed, it’s demoralizing”

Lory Manning · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Manning said sailors typically expect to know their return date, and changes to that are demoralizing.