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Navy fires captain of USS Harry S. Truman following collision with cargo ship

The U.S. Navy announced the relief of Captain Dave Snowden from the command of the USS Harry S. Truman due to a loss of confidence following a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, on Feb. 12.
The USS Harry S. Truman sustained damage to two storage rooms and a maintenance space, as well as the exterior, following the collision, according to a statement from the U.S. 6th Fleet.
Christopher Hill, the commander of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, will temporarily take command of the USS Harry S. Truman, which will undergo emergency repairs in Souda Bay, Greece.
The Navy stated that commanding officers are held to the highest standards and are accountable when those standards are not met.

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