Naval Surface Forces get new commanding officerRear Adm. Yvette Davids is serving in an acting capacity as SWO boss while she awaits confirmation as tthe next superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.By Diana Stancy Correll3 months ago
Watch issues led to near-collision in San Diego, report findsThe guided-missile destroyer Momsen and the dock landing ship Harpers Ferry almost ran into each other last year.By Diana Stancy Correll and Geoff Ziezulewicz8 months ago
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 Ziezulewicz2 years 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 Correll3 years 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 Ziezulewicz3 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
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