Commander in Fitzgerald Collision Accuses Navy of Litigating in Public
Lawyers for Cmdr. Bryce Benson on Tuesday issued a surprising one-page rebuke of statements from senior Navy leaders.
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Commander in Fitzgerald Collision Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing
Cmdr. Bryce Benson has waived his right to a hearing to determine if he should face criminal charges in the incident.
Fitzgerald Collision Hearing Brings Ship's Radar Problems into Focus
Defense attorneys say officers aboard the Fitzgerald were strong performers whose equipment didn't work properly.
Hearing: Errors by Junior Officers Contributed to Fitzgerald Collision
A preliminary hearing for two junior officers at the controls of the USS Fitzgerald highlighted a series of errors.
Fitzgerald Officer of the Deck Pleads Guilty at Court-Martial
The officer of the deck for the USS Fitzgerald when it collided with a vessel pleaded guilty in a court-martial proceeding.
Families of Sailors Who Died in Navy Collisions Seek Answers in Court
As court proceedings open on Tuesday, the Navy will begin hashing out what went wrong and who should be held accountable.
55 Years After Thresher Disaster, Navy Still Keeps Secrets on Sub Loss
The doomed submarine's hull imploded at a depth of 2,400 feet with a force of about 22,000 pounds of TNT.
Recent Rash of Fatal Aviation Accidents Not a 'Crisis,' Pentagon Says
No pattern or linkage has been found in the initial analysis of accidents, the director of the Joint Staff said.
Japan CG Recommends Negligent Homicide Charges in Fitzgerald Collision
A spokesman said the Fitzgerald crew is at fault because the Crystal was traveling on its right side.
Senators Push for Navy Readiness Legislation in Wake of Collisions
Two Senators have introduced a measure they say will restore Navy surface force readiness in the wake of a series of crashes.
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