Navy to Remove Aft Mast on USS Bonhomme Richard This Week in ‘Abundance of Caution’
The Navy will remove the aft mast USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) this week out of an abundance of caution, after…
Navy Memo to Shipbuilders, Maintainers on Fire Safety After USS Bonhomme Richard Blaze
The following July 24, 2020 message from Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition James Geurts to…
ATF Team Assisting in USS Bonhomme Richard Fire Investigation; Rear Adm. Byrne to Lead Safety Investigation Board
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Federal investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting in the criminal…
NASSCO Awarded $10M for USS Bonhomme Richard Clean Up; CNO Praises Firefighter Response
A San Diego shipyard has been given a $10-million award to continue emergency firefighting and ongoing cleanup efforts aboard amphibious…
CNO Gilday Promises ‘Thorough’ Investigation After Seeing Fire Damaged USS Bonhomme Richard
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Navy’s top officer met with firefighters Friday morning and inspected the damaged decks…
Fire Chief Details Battling USS Bonhomme Richard Blaze as Investigations Begin
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – On midday Thursday, Navy officials declared all known fires aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) had been extinguished after…
USS Bonhomme Richard Fire Extinguished; CO Thanks Crew for ‘Strength and Resilience’
This post has been updated with more information from the Navy. SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Navy officials declared all active…
On Day 4, Fire Crews on USS Bonhomme Richard Battle Hot Spots and Flare Ups
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – More than 300 sailors and firefighters continued to battle hot spots as part of the ongoing…
Navy Fighting 2 ‘Major’ Fires on USS Bonhomme Richard as Battle Enters Third Day
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Sailors and firefighting crews are still battling two “major” fires aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), three…
UPDATED: Fire Fight on USS Bonhomme Richard Enters 2nd Day, 59 Treated for Injuries
This post was updated with additional information from the Navy. SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Navy and federal firefighting crews continued…