USS Fitzgerald Commander Temporarily Relieved. Destroyer Is Now In Dry Dock For Repairs

USNI News: USS Fitzgerald Commander Temporarily Relieved; Destroyer Enters Dry Dock

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The commander of the guided missile destroyer that was struck by a Philippine-flagged merchant vessel last month off Japan was temporarily relived of command for medical reasons, a U.S. 7th Fleet spokesperson told USNI News on Tuesday.

Cmdr. Bryce Benson was removed from his position by Capt. Jeffrey Bennett, commodore, Destroyer Squadron 15 on Tuesday to recuperate from injuries he sustained following the collision of USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) and ACX Crystal, spokesperson Cmdr. Clay Doss told USNI News on Tuesday.

Doss stressed the several ongoing investigations into the collision and the deaths of seven sailors aboard did not factor in Benson’s relief from command of

Fitzgerald.

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More News On The USS Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald CO temporarily relieved -- Navy Times
U.S. Navy temporarily relieves commander of ship struck in Japanese waters. -- Reuters
USS Fitzgerald drydocked, commanding officer temporarily relieved -- MarineLog
Injured Fitzgerald Commander Is Relieved -- Military.com/Stars and Stripes
Captain of USS Fitzgerald Relieved of Duty as Ship Damage Assessment Begins -- Sputnik
US Navy commander relieved of duty after 7 sailors killed -- RT

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