US Navy destroyer collides with supply ship in Caribbean
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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.
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The US Navy has removed Captain Chavius G. Lewis from command of the USS Mason, citing a "loss of confidence in ability to command." This decision, made by Rear Adm. Alexis T. Walker, occurred as the guided-missile destroyer prepares for deployment.
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,