Looks a single sailor set the fire that totally destroyed this ship. Indications are that this was a deliberate and malicious act. Other than that, the Defense Department has hidden the details of this arson from the public. There might be legitimate reasons for the secrecy. But I’m suspicious. Just a few months ago, the Defense Department made a very big and public deal out of rooting out extremists from the military. This went so far as publicly announcing a stand down for extremist training.
Now it looks like an extremist might have destroyed a ship and we get crickets. As with many government secrets, maybe CYA is at work here. I’d like to know more. And I’d like to know what preventative measures are in place.
Now it looks like an extremist might have destroyed a ship and we get crickets. As with many government secrets, maybe CYA is at work here. I’d like to know more. And I’d like to know what preventative measures are in place.
The Navy Accuses A Sailor Of Starting One Of Its Worst Ship Fires Outside Of Combat
The USS Bonhomme Richard burned for more than four days and later was scrapped. Estimates to replace it ran up to $4 billion. The name of the sailor who was charged was not released.
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