The commanding officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS George Washington, has been relieved of command as a result on the investigation to a fire aboard the warship that injured dozens of personnel and set alarms bells ringing in Japan's government. Washington was recently assigned to be home ported in Japan, replacing diesel-powered USS Kitty Hawk, which is being retired from service.
The US Navy, releasing details of an investigation, said that a fire in May in waters off South America was caused when crew smoked near improperly stored flammable liquids.
A Navy statement on Wednesday said it was relieving Captain David C. Dykhof as commanding officer due to "a loss of confidence in his ability to command and his failure to meet mission requirements and readiness standards."
One sailor suffered first- and second-degree burns, while another 37 were treated for minor injuries, the Navy said.
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I am ex-Navy, was aboard an Aircraft Carrier. This is Big. And as it should be. The man at the top sets the agenda. The Captain didn't and he is paying for it. He might as well retire now.
I was onboard this ship when it happened. There was nothing to that the CO could have done to prevent this. After it did happen then he did everything effective and correct. i have been on that ship many times before that we were more then prepared from all of our training. He was a great CO the navy could use more like him
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