Navy Fires Commanding Officer of USS Truxtun Following Collision with Supply Ship

Commanding officer of USS Truxtun relieved of duties after ships collide

Commander James Koffi was relieved of his duties Sunday due to "a loss of confidence in Koffi's ability to command."

The US Navy sacked a destroyer captain after a ship collision. The incident spotlighted the risks of resupplies at sea.

The USS Truxtun collided with a support ship in the Caribbean Sea earlier this monthi.Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Colosanti/US NavyThe US Navy fired the USS Truxtun commander after a ship collision during resupply.Collision highlights risks of at-sea logistics amid US naval operations.Truxtun, part of the US campaign in the Caribbean, is now in port for evaluation.The US Navy abruptly fired the commander of guided-missile destroyer…

Navy fires commanding officer of USS Truxtun following collision with supply ship

The USS Truxtun collided with the USNS Supply nearly two weeks ago during a replenishment-at-sea.

Navy relieves USS Truxtun commander following collision with oiler

Cmdr. James Koffi, commanding officer of the destroyer USS Truxtun, was relieved “due to a loss of confidence” in his ability to command.

Navy fires destroyer commander after collision with supply ship in Caribbean

Navy relieves destroyer commander after Caribbean crash

Cmdr. James Koffi was removed from command of the USS Truxtun days after it hit a supply vessel, injuring two sailors.