The incident occurred shortly after the ship departed Libreville, Gabon. The project reflects the latest move to help women servicemembers deal with the so-called "Pink Tax." Chief Hospital Corpsman Daniel D. McCracken died during a non-combat related incident on May 6. Aviators from a variety of platforms are eligible for big bucks if they opt to stay Navy. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Michael O’Connell was the only sailor representing the Navy, and he represented the fleet well, besting his Army opponents. The launcher addition to the SEAL boat would hold loitering munitions, drones or other payloads. A newly fielded vehicle and better dive gear are helping bridge the gap. Officials say the Navy destroyer Bulkeley has moved past its problems, but internal investigations reveal a tough few years for the ship's crew. The destroyer has been at the forefront of the fight against Houthi rebels in the Middle East for the past six months. The hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill. Load More