Watchdog: surface fleet sailors still not getting enough sleep
Sailors have cited manning levels and uncomfortable mattresses as reasons why they can't get solid rest on their ships, according to a new report.
Source: navytimes.com
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Navy fires skipper of guided-missile cruiser for 'loss of confidence'
The US Navy has removed the commander of the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie for unspecified performance issues.
Source: stripes.com
'USS Bread and Water': Old and rare punishment loomed over a demoralized crew
Sailors aboard the cruiser Shiloh often worried about the commanding officer’s use of an antiquated punishment: Three days in the brig with nothing to eat but bread and water.
Source: navytimes.com
One of the Navy's most lethal ships getting technology upgrades at Mississippi facility
A U.S. Navy warship arrived recently at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, where crews will add technology to the vessel so it can hold missiles that travel more than five times the speed of sound.
Source: stripes.com
Japan-based Destroyer CO Removed from Command
The commander of Japan-based guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG-83) was removed from command Saturday, Navy officials told USNI News. U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Karl Thomas removed Cmdr. Kenji Igawa from command, “due to loss of confidence in his ability to command,” according to a service statement provided to USNI News. “Capt. Edward Angelinas, […]
Source: usni.org