The us 5th fleet on sunday denied reports that female service members aboard the uss boxer were facing shortages of essential hygiene products:tocked with feminine hygiene supplies available at both the ship store and medical offices.

According to Anadolu Agency, the denial followed reports citing a family member of a sailor who claimed women aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship were ‘begging’ for supplies and rationing existing stocks. The source also alleged that care packages sent by relatives had failed to reach the vessel. The command, however, said the ship had received two major mail deliveries in August alone.

The USS Boxer arrived in the Middle East in late June to support US military operations against Iran following the war that began Feb. 28. ‘The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group remains fully equipped and prepared to execute all assigned missions,’ the fleet said. The reports emerged as the US prepares to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier with the USS George Washington amid concerns over prolonged deployment conditions faced by US sailors.