PENTAGON — The U.S. Navy has dismissed the commander of the 7th Fleet after several collisions involving warships, including one Monday that killed 10 U.S. sailors. Navy Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Scott Swift relieved Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin Wednesday, citing a “loss of confidence in his ability to command,” according to a statement. Aucoin was scheduled […]
Ten American sailors are reported missing and five injured after the U.S. Navy destroyer USS John S. McCain collided with a merchant ship east of Singapore, near the Strait of Malacca. The U.S. 7th Fleet released a statement early Monday that the guided-missile destroyer collided with the Liberian-flagged Alnic MC at about 6:20 a.m. local […]
Over the past seventy years, the USS Indianapolis sinking has often been a misunderstood, and overly sensationalized episode in the U.S. Navy’s World War II history. Instead of focusing on the commendable service of a decorated combat ship, and on the ordeal faced by her final crew, emphasis is placed on shark attacks and the […]
KINGS BAY, Ga. – The deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command presented the Omaha Trophy for Best Ballistic Missile Submarine to USS Alaska (SSBN 732) at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on Thursday. Vice Adm. Charles “Chas” Richard presented the trophy to the crew of Alaska and praised them for their hard work and dedication. […]