Timeline: USS Fitzgerald Collision
The following are a timeline of the events surrounding the collision of USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) and ACX Crystal on June 17, 2017.…
USS Fitzgerald Command Triad Removed Following Early Investigation Results
This post has been updated with an additional statement from U.S. 7th fleet. THE PENTAGON — The top three leaders…
Document: Investigation into the Deaths of 7 Sailors Aboard USS Fitzgerald
The following is the “Preliminary inquiry and line of duty determination regarding injuries to three Sailors and the deaths of…
Damaged Destroyer USS Fitzgerald Heading to U.S. for Repairs as Soon as September
THE PENTAGON — The destroyer damaged by a collision with a merchant vessel off the coast of Japan is heading…
Repair for USS Fitzgerald After Collision Will Cost More Than Fix to USS Cole After Terror Attack
THE PENTAGON — The cost to repair stricken destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) will easily be more than the $250 million…
New Dry Dock Photos Show the Scope of Hidden USS Fitzgerald Damage
A new series of photos released on Wednesday by U.S. 7th fleet now show the hidden damage suffered by USS…
USS Fitzgerald Commander Temporarily Relieved; Destroyer Enters Dry Dock
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The commander of the guided missile destroyer that was struck by a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel last month…
VIDEO: Navy Honors the 7 Sailors Who Died on USS Fitzgerald
Thousands of sailors and civilians gathered in Yokosuka, Japan for a memorial service to honor the seven sailors who died…
Navy Names Former Destroyer Commander to Lead USS Fitzgerald Collision Investigation
CORRECTION: Due to a mistake in a Navy release, Rear Adm. Brian Fort’s job in the service was misstated in…
Investigators Believe USS Fitzgerald Crew Fought Flooding For An Hour Before Distress Call Reached Help
The crew of the guided-missile destroyer that was struck by a merchant ship on Friday off the coast of Japan…