The reports on the collisions of the USS Fitzgerald and the USS McCain are incredible to read and as promised we’ll take a look at the both reports and the stunning events that unfolded on both bridges prior to their collisions.
USS McCain
USS Fitzgerald
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CLICK HERE: Navy Releases Collision Report for USS Fitzgerald and USS John S McCain Collisions
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USS McCain
CDR Salamander
CDR Salamander is a retired U.S. Navy surface warfare officer, he’s done a blog and podcast (Midrats) for the last decade on issue that impact the U.S. Navy. He joined us to discuss the functioning of the bridge on a U.S. Navy warship, operational temp, training and education and upper echelon leadership that all have a hand in the issues that we have watched kill sailors in the U.S. 7th Fleet.
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ADM John Richardson
CNO
US Navy
The last thirty minutes of the SASC Hearing on Recent Collisions at Sea that took place on September 19, 2017 was the most sharp period of the 2.5 hour hearing. Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer and CNO Admiral John Richardson fielded questions from Senators.
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