Usually? Of course! But prior to arriving at Laem Chabang? Depends to whom you listen. Ships, especially quarter-mile long beasts that are basically a 20 storey building tall, like Nimitz Class carriers, have huge stocks including contingency supplies for extended deployments. However, this extended deployment - going from the usual 30-45 days has gone over 260 days. When the base in US navy's supply base in Bahrain was destroyed in the first retaliation by Iran on 28th February, the ability to resupply the carrier task force was severely compomised. While not completely razed to the ground, it was rendered uninhabitable and unserviceable. This lead to lengthened the supply chains, thus leading to the shortages. I'm sure we've all seen photos of the meals being served at one point. For what it's worth, I'm more inclined to believe the service members serving in the 7th Fleet and their families. They have stated that basic personal hygiene items have been scarce to non-existent. Of course, during this resupply of the task force, these items will be replenished for purchase through the commissaries throughout the ships. But, logically, the ease of access while on shore leave would mean personnel can do a quick personal stock up at the hundreds of local stores.
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