2 US Navy ships just collided in Caribbean
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Capt. Chavius Lewis had been command of the guided-missile destroyer since Nov. 2024. No further reason was given for his firing by the Navy.
The Navy fired Capt. Chavius G. Lewis, who had commanded the ship since November 2024, “due to a loss of confidence in Lewis’ ability to command.”
The commanding officer of destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87) was fired Friday, the Navy announced. Rear Adm. Alexis Walker, the commander of Carrier Strike Group 10, relieved Capt. Chavius Lewis “due to a loss of confidence in Lewis’ ability to command,
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Navy fires commanding officer of destroyer USS Mason
Capt. Chavius Lewis was relieved of his duties to a "loss in confidence" in his ability to command, the Navy said.
Two Navy ships collided during a refueling attempt just off the South American coast, according to a report. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun and the fast combat support ship USNS Supply
Guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG-103) and fast oiler USNS Supply (AOE-6) collided during an underway replenishment on Wednesday, according to a U.S. Southern Command statement. “Two personnel reported minor injuries and are in stable condition.