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The Navy spent three days outlining its case against the sailor accused of setting fire in July 2020 that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard. The hearings showed how difficult it can be to prove arson.

On the third and final day of testimony at sailor's Article 32 hearing, his defense argues arson isn't the only possible cause of ship fire

This post has been updated to correct the rank for Ryan Mays. SAN DIEGO – One petty officer’s accusation against a shipmate is at the center of the Navy’s criminal case against the junior sailor charged with deliberately lighting a fire last year that caused the service to scrap the former USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). […]

The preliminary hearing opens in the military case against Seaman Ryan Mays, accused of setting a fire that devastated the USS Bonhomme Richard in san Diego.

'You could tell he didn't want to be here,' testifies supervisor of Ryan Mays

The provision is in response to the 2018 suicide of a sailor who was bullied by a supervisor and faced challenges receiving medical care.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Over 50 years have passed since Ray Smith Jr. served his country, but that doesn’t mean the recognition stops.

Pushing a man to his limits and instilling desire while holding to the rigorous standards gave the best results.

The fire, which burned for four days in San Diego, California, injured forty sailors and twenty-three civilians.

These impressive Navy SEALS took on Mt. Everest.