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A 1960s Danish freighter built for speed and precision, hauling global cargo under the iconic S funnel of the Scandinavi...
06/15/2025

A 1960s Danish freighter built for speed and precision, hauling global cargo under the iconic S funnel of the Scandinavian Steamship Company.

USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) and USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) were Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers of the U.S. N...
05/19/2025

USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) and USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) were Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers of the U.S. Navy that suffered catastrophic collisions in 2017, resulting in the deaths of 17 sailors. These incidents exposed severe operational and training deficiencies within the Navy’s 7th Fleet. Investigations revealed issues such as understaffing, lack of proper training, overworked crews, and systemic failures in command structures. The collisions were attributed to navigation errors, poor watchstanding, and confusion over ship control systems. The Navy implemented reforms, but critics argue that fundamental readiness and maintenance issues remain unresolved.

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