Navy fires skipper of the USS Harry S. Truman, following collision near Suez Canal
Capt. Dave Snowden, who was in charge of the USS Harry S. Truman when the aircraft carrier collided with a merchant ship, has been fired, the Navy announced.
USS Truman Commander Fired After Collision with Merchant Ship near Suez Canal
Capt. Dave Snowden was relieved for "loss of confidence in his ability to command" by Rear Adm. Sean Bailey, the commander of Carrier Strike Group 8, a Navy statement announced.
Navy fires aircraft carrier captain after cargo ship collision
The Navy announced the firing barely a week after the massive USS Harry S. Truman struck another ship while at sea.
Navy fires captain of USS Harry S. Truman following collision with cargo ship
Capt. Dave Snowden, commander of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, was relieved of duty Thursday due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command. The Truman was involved in a collision Feb.
Following crash, USS Truman commander relieved of his duties
The officer in charge of the USS Harry S. Truman has been relieved of his duties after a collision with a cargo ship near the Suez Canal, the Navy said Thursday.
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The Navy has turned to familiar face to take the reins of USS Harry S. Truman. The leadership change comes after a mishap involving the Norfolk-based aircraft carrier. Captain Chris "Chowdah" Hill will temporarily serve as Truman's interim commanding officer.
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Commanding officer of nuclear-powered US Navy aircraft carrier relieved of duty after crash with merchant ship
Capt. Dave Snowden was “relieved” of his job at the helm of the USS Harry S. Truman and temporarily reassigned.