64 U.S. Navy Sailors Sickened by Diesel Fumes on USS Nebraska
On June 22, 2026, 64 U.S. Navy sailors were sickened by diesel exhaust fumes from a backup generator aboard the USS Nebraska, an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington. Symptoms included coughing, headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Six sailors were hospitalized but later released. The Navy confirmed the submarine’s nuclear reactor was unaffected and is investigating the incident to implement corrective actions.
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64 Sailors Sickened by Diesel Exhaust Fumes from USS Nebraska
On June 22, 2026, 64 U.S. Navy service members were sickened by diesel exhaust fumes while working a routine pier shift near the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington. The sailors experienced coughing, headaches, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat after exposure to fumes from a functioning backup diesel generator. Six sailors were admitted for further medical attention but have since been released. The Navy confirmed the incident and stated it is working to identify the precise cause and will take corrective action. The submarine's nuclear reactor was undisturbed and unaffected by the generator's operation.
Navy Times64 sailors sickened by diesel exhaust fumes from USS Nebraska
On June 22, 2026, 64 U.S. Navy service members were sickened by diesel exhaust fumes from the USS Nebraska, an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, while working a routine pier shift at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington. Symptoms included coughing, headaches, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, and eye/nose/throat irritation. Six sailors required hospital admission but have since been released. The Navy confirmed the incident and stated it is investigating the cause. The backup diesel generator involved did not affect the submarine's nuclear reactor. The USS Nebraska is a 560-foot-long ballistic missile submarine capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
Military Times64 sailors sickened by diesel exhaust fumes from USS Nebraska
On June 22, 2026, 64 U.S. Navy service members were sickened by diesel exhaust fumes from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska while working a routine pier shift at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington. The sailors experienced coughing, headaches, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat after being near a functioning backup diesel generator. Six sailors were admitted for further medical attention but have since been released. The Navy confirmed the incident and stated it is working to identify the precise cause and will take corrective action. The diesel generator does not affect the submarine's nuclear reactor, which remained undisturbed. The USS Nebraska is a 560-foot-long submarine designed to carry ballistic missiles and nuclear warheads.
Navy Times64 Sailors Sickened by Diesel Exhaust Fumes from USS Nebraska
On June 22, 2026, 64 U.S. Navy service members were sickened by diesel exhaust fumes while working a routine pier shift near a backup generator aboard the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington. Symptoms included coughing, headaches, dizziness, nausea, and eye, nose, and throat irritation. Six sailors were hospitalized but have since been released. The Navy stated the incident did not affect the submarine's nuclear reactor. The USS Nebraska, which carries ballistic missiles and nuclear warheads, had previously participated in strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2025. The Navy is investigating the exact cause and plans corrective actions.
Military Times64 Sailors Sickened by Diesel Exhaust Fumes from USS Nebraska
On June 22, 2026, 64 U.S. Navy service members became ill after being exposed to diesel exhaust fumes from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska while working a routine pier shift at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington. The sailors experienced symptoms including coughing, headaches, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. The exposure occurred near a functioning backup diesel generator. Six sailors were admitted for further medical attention but have since been released. The Navy confirmed the diesel generator does not affect the submarine's nuclear reactor, which remained undisturbed. The service is investigating the precise cause and will take corrective action.
Military Times64 sailors sickened by diesel exhaust fumes from USS Nebraska
On June 22, 2026, sixty-four U.S. Navy sailors were sickened by diesel exhaust fumes from a backup generator aboard the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington. Symptoms included coughing, headaches, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, and eye, nose, and throat irritation. Six sailors required further medical attention but have since been released. The Navy is investigating the cause. Officials emphasized that the incident did not affect the submarine's nuclear reactor. The USS Nebraska, which participated in strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2025, remains operational.
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