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USS Truman Mishaps Reveal Alarming Crew Training Gaps

12/10/2025

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Investigations into the USS Harry S. Truman's mishaps found serious concerns about crew training.
The incidents involve the loss of three F/A-18s and a merchant vessel collision.
Fatigue, stress, undermanning, and onboard Wi-Fi are cited as contributing factors.
Root causes include poor seamanship and inadequate watch-team performance during the collision.
Recommendations call for a crew-endurance policy and fatigue-management training, given the ongoing risk to sailors and aviators.

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Story summary

Investigations into the USS Harry S. Truman's mishaps found serious concerns about crew training.
The incidents involve the loss of three F/A-18s and a merchant vessel collision.
Fatigue, stress, undermanning, and onboard Wi-Fi are cited as contributing factors.
Root causes include poor seamanship and inadequate watch-team performance during the collision.
Recommendations call for a crew-endurance policy and fatigue-management training, given the ongoing risk to sailors and aviators.