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USS John S. McCain
![USS Bonhomme Richard Suffers From Major Fire at US Naval Base San Diego USS Bonhomme Richard Suffers From Major Fire at US Naval Base San Diego](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-07-13.jpeg)
USS Bonhomme Richard Suffers From Major Fire at US Naval Base San Diego
By Ankit Panda
The origins of the fire remain uncertain -- as does the status of the ship.
![Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170821-n-ou129-022.jpg)
Former Head of US Surface Fleet May Lose Star
By Steven Stashwick
Officers still face punishment in aftermath of last year’s deadly U.S. Navy collisions.
![USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ftz1.jpg)
USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain Officers to Face Criminal Charges for Deadly Collisions
By Steven Stashwick
Five officers may be tried for dereliction, hazarding a vessel, and negligent homicide.
![Top US Admiral Tours Western Pacific Assuring Allies and Sailors Alike Top US Admiral Tours Western Pacific Assuring Allies and Sailors Alike](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-39141246471_3f8c211828_o.jpg)
Top US Admiral Tours Western Pacific Assuring Allies and Sailors Alike
By Steven Stashwick
Chief of Naval Operations gives special encouragement to beleaguered Seventh Fleet.
![Report: US Navy Destroyer Accidents to Temporarily Reduce Aegis Missile Defense Capacity Report: US Navy Destroyer Accidents to Temporarily Reduce Aegis Missile Defense Capacity](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ftz1.jpg)
Report: US Navy Destroyer Accidents to Temporarily Reduce Aegis Missile Defense Capacity
By Ankit Panda
Accidents involving two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in 2017 will have serious consequences.
![US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS John S. McCain US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS John S. McCain](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17234278442973.jpg)
US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS John S. McCain
By Steven Stashwick
Confusion, ignorance of equipment, and poor control design led to deadly collision in Singapore Strait.
![USS John S. McCain Returning to Japan to be Repaired USS John S. McCain Returning to Japan to be Repaired](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170821-n-wj640-020.jpg)
USS John S. McCain Returning to Japan to be Repaired
By Steven Stashwick
Damaged U.S. destroyer departed Singapore for U.S. base in Yokosuka.
![Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170821-n-wj640-020.jpg)
Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet
By Steven Stashwick
New policies and new commanders while collision investigations continue.
![Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea? Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-ftz1.jpg)
Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea?
By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based ships lack same training and readiness standards as U.S.-based.
![US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170821-n-wj640-020.jpg)
US Navy Dismisses Head of 7th Fleet Following Destroyer Collision
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has dismissed the commander of its 7th Fleet from duty, following the second deadly ship collision in less than three months.
![USS John S. McCain Collides With Merchant Vessel Near Singapore, 10 Sailors Missing USS John S. McCain Collides With Merchant Vessel Near Singapore, 10 Sailors Missing](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-170821-n-ou129-022.jpg)
USS John S. McCain Collides With Merchant Vessel Near Singapore, 10 Sailors Missing
By Steven Stashwick
U.S. destroyer is moored in Singapore, damage being assessed and search for missing continues.
![US Navy Expanding Ability to Sustain Operations in South China Sea US Navy Expanding Ability to Sustain Operations in South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-19_15-17-09.jpg)
US Navy Expanding Ability to Sustain Operations in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Agreements with partners and new at-sea capabilities will help ships repair and replenish locally.
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