The US Navy retracted Commander (Co) from Thursday days after being damaged in a collision with a merchant ship in the Mediterranean.
“Captain. Dave Snowden, commander of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), was relieved on February 20th, as his trust in his command ability lost.” I said In a statement.
According to a Navy statement, Shawn Bailey, commander of Harry S. Truman Career Strike Group (HSTCSG) 8, fired Snowden and ended the latter mission as captain. He took command of the ship on December 23rd.
Truman collided with the merchant ship Besictus M on February 12th at about 11:46pm. It was revealed February 13th. The Navy began investigating the incident after the incident. (Related: “Waiting for an accident to happen”: The Fed ignored DC Death Strap for years despite dozens of near misses on planes and choppers)
According to February 16, the ship’s right board district – the rear section on the right side – was affected and repairs were required. statement From the Navy.
The ship’s nuclear propellant plants were not damaged. There were no reports of floods or injuries.
“The ship is completely mission-capable and the ship has performed flight operations after the collision, but by pulling it to the port for emergency repairs, the ship can continue to deploy as planned,” said Col. Snowden, ” said.
” [HSTCSG] The force continues to operate across the geographical region to support the component commanders,” said Lt. Gen. Bailey. “Our mission has not changed and we continue to be committed to addressing the challenges of this dynamic, global security environment.”
The HSTCSG flagship continued to carry out flight operations in the Mediterranean on February 15th, according to another. statement. She then sailed to Suda Bay on Crete, Greece, for repair work.
Another said repairs were still in progress as of Monday. statement.
Career Strike Group 8 launched airstrikes on ISIS Somalia at Africa’s Horn, Bailly rear and US Fleet Command, and then Suda Bay on February 6’s work port visit to “focus on reset and maintenance.” I was there. I said.
