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Council tests out-of-the-box ideas to boost at-sea safety

After two catastrophic collisions in 2017, the U.S. Navy moved forward with dozens of recommendations meant to ensure it couldn’t happen again. But during this process, something became clear: Despite spending billions of dollars on readiness initiatives, the Navy’s mishap rate hadn’t improved in the last 30 years.

By Megan Eckstein

15 months ago

Tell us: How is the surface fleet doing five years after the Fitz and McCain collisions?

Have surface fleet reforms made things better? Give us your perspective.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

18 months ago

After McCain, Fitzgerald collision reports, Navy says it’s focused on ‘fundamentals’ of warfighting

The findings of the comprehensive reviews of the 2017 collisions of the guided-missile destroyers Fitzgerald and McCain have prompted the Navy to devote greater attention to the fundamentals of warfighting.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

With a $150 million price tag, Navy’s CIC simulators now running on both coasts

Officially, it’s called the “Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense and Anti-Submarine Warfare Trainer” and it started teaching sailors on Monday.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

White House tells Navy to keep destroyer McCain ‘out of sight’ during Trump visit to Japan, report says

A tarp was draped over the ship’s name, and sailors wearing caps bearing the name John S. McCain were given the day off to avoid potential sightings.

4 years ago

Here’s how the Japan-based 7th Fleet has changed since 17 sailors died in accidents 2 years ago

The accidents led to wholesale changes in leadership for the 7th Fleet based in the region, including a new commander, Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, who was tasked with returning his fleet to a high state of readiness in the world’s most dangerous seas.

By David B. Larter

4 years ago