Here’s what the Navy says it’s doing to prevent another Bonhomme Richard-style shipyard fireThe sea service has yet to release any of its investigation into last summer's fire, which sent the amphib to the scrapheap.By Geoff Ziezulewicz20 months ago
Bonhomme Richard to be decommissioned in San Diego this weekThe amphibious assault ship burned for four days in July 2020, leaving major damage to the flattop’s flight deck, island, mast and lower levels.By Diana Stancy Correll24 months ago
SWO boss: ‘Many challenges remain’ in fixing surface fleet’s manning problemsThe effect of such manning shortages became apparent following two ship collisions that killed 17 sailors in 2017.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
Naval Surface Forces gets new commanderVice Adm. Roy Kitchener took the reins of the Navy's surface fleet at a change-of-command ceremony Monday.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago
Navy stands up new unit to oversee 7th Fleet readinessNaval Surface Group Western Pacific was announced the day before the Navy released scathing reports blaming fatal collisions involving the destroyers Fitzgerald and John S. McCain on crew failures.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 years ago
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