Category: USS

Aircraft Carrier Visit to Halifax Shows ‘How Tight’ US Is With Allies: Commander

A senior officer on the newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy’s fleet says the ship’s stop in Canada signals the value of working closely with allies in times of international tension. Capt. Paul Lanzilotta, the commanding officer on the USS Gerald R. Ford, said the flagship carrier completed training exercises in…


Navy Probe Finds Major Failures in Fire That Destroyed Ship

WASHINGTON—A Navy report has concluded there were sweeping failures by commanders, crew members, and others that fueled the July 2020 arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard, calling the massive five-day blaze in San Diego preventable and unacceptable. While one sailor has been charged with setting the fire, the more than 400-page report, obtained…