NORFOLK, Va. — Investigators have concluded that a Navy hospital ship designed to perform humanitarian missions and build goodwill for the U.S. abroad was plagued by leadership problems for years before it set off to Latin America last spring with a brand-new commanding officer.
Citing investigative reports it obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, The Virginian-Pilot reports that Capt. Rachel Haltner was relieved of command in March 2015 after her crew described high levels of stress and a lack of trust.
Capt. Christine Sears was brought in to replace Haltner days before the hospital ship Comfort sailed away from Norfolk to treat more than 122,000 patients in 11 countries during Operation Continuing Promise.
Haltner had been the commanding officer since August 2013, when her predecessor was removed for poor leadership.
The Pentagon lifted a longstanding ban that prevented troops and civilians from searching for abortion-related term last month.
Judges should deliver their decision in the coming weeks.
Retired Vice Adm. Rich Brown was named accountable for the loss of the amphibious ship Bonhomme Richard but was ultimately cleared of wrongdoing in December. Six months later, he's facing censure from the Navy secretary.
About 6,000 Navy, Army and Air Force families were affected by the toxic spill. Their trust in the military remains low.
Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.
"It was clear from the onset and confirmed throughout our visit that volunteers played a critical role in the defense of Kyiv, yet their role has not been systematically studied."
Putin has declared victory in the eastern Ukraine region of Luhansk, but the high cost of Russian gains may limit a new advance.
The last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.
Sunday’s statement comes as North Korea’s neighbors say the country is ready for its first nuclear test in five years
The team hired real special ops members to appear in a major combat scene and also employed former troops behind-the-scenes in a variety of roles.
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