The following is the U.S. Navy’s timeline of the Jan. 12, 2016 Farsi Island incident in which ten U.S. sailors were captured by Iranian forces. The timeline was part of the report that was released on Thursday. Read More
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Document: U.S. Navy Investigation into Farsi Island Incident
The following is the executive summary of the U.S. Navy’s investigation into the Jan. 12, 2016 seizure of 10 U.S. sailors by Iranian forces near Farsi Island in the Persian Gulf. Read More
Task Force 56 Commander Fired As Investigation Of January Riverine Incident Wraps Up
Riverine sailors detained by IRGCN forces on Jan. 12, 2016 off Farsi Island in the Persian Gulf.
The Navy relieved the Task Force 56 commander who oversaw the 10 sailors on two riverine craft detained by Iran earlier this year, citing loss of confidence in his ability to command. Read More
Rear Adm. Kevin Donegan Nominated for Third Star, Command of 5th Fleet
Rear Adm. Kevin Donegan
The Navy has nominated Rear Adm. Kevin “Kid” Donegan to the rank of vice admiral and an assignment as commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and commander of U.S. 5th Fleet in Bahrain. Read More
