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USS Truman Incidents: Navy Cites Avoidable Errors, Plans Training Boost

12/5/2025

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The U.S. Navy released findings from four USS Harry S. Truman incidents between December 2024 and May 2025.
The incidents included a collision near Port Said and the loss of three F/A-18s.
Investigations cited avoidable errors, including poor navigation, misidentification in a friendly fire incident, and inadequate maintenance.
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby said the Navy will improve training.
No personnel casualties were reported.

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Story summary

The U.S. Navy released findings from four USS Harry S. Truman incidents between December 2024 and May 2025.
The incidents included a collision near Port Said and the loss of three F/A-18s.
Investigations cited avoidable errors, including poor navigation, misidentification in a friendly fire incident, and inadequate maintenance.
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby said the Navy will improve training.
No personnel casualties were reported.