US Navy Fires USS Truxtun Commander After Sea Collision
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Key Points:
- The US Navy fired Cmdr. James Koffi, commander of the USS Truxtun, following a collision with the logistics ship USNS Supply during a replenishment-at-sea operation on February 11, resulting in a loss of confidence in his leadership.
- The collision caused minor injuries to two personnel and the Truxtun is currently undergoing repairs in Ponce, Puerto Rico; Cmdr. Taylor Auclair has been assigned as the new commander.
- The cause of the collision remains under investigation, highlighting the inherent risks of at-sea resupply operations, which involve close maneuvering and can be affected by factors such as sea conditions, fatigue, and communication issues.
- The Truxtun had been deployed to the
