Mobile, AL – U.S. Representative Jerry Carl visited Alabama Shipyard to tour the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), which is currently undergoing maintenance at the shipyard.

The Comfort is a 1,000-bed hospital ship that provides humanitarian and medical assistance to countries in need. “I was honored to visit the USNS Comfort and tour this amazing ship,” said U.S Rep. Carl. “The Comfort is a vital asset to our nation’s military and humanitarian efforts, and I was grateful to see firsthand the work that is being done to keep her in top condition. I want to thank the men and women of Alabama Shipyard for their hard work and dedication.”

The Comfort is one of two hospital ships operated by the United States Navy. She provides afloat, mobile, acute surgical medical facilities when called upon to the U.S. military, and hospital services to support U.S. disaster relief and humanitarian operations worldwide.

“We are proud to be providing maintenance for this vital asset to our nation,” said Alabama Shipyard CEO Greg Wagner. “The Comfort is a critical asset to our nation, and we are committed to keeping her in top condition. We appreciate U.S. Representative Carl’s visit and his support of the shipyard.”

The USNS Comfort is currently undergoing a mid-term availability (MTA) maintenance period at Alabama Shipyard until February 2024.