3rd Fleet to Lead USS Bonhomme Richard Fire Command Investigation

Contractors with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) work to remove the aft mast aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) on Aug. 4, 2020. US Navy Photo

U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Adm. John Aquilino has appointed the head of San Diego, Calif.-based 3rd Fleet to lead the official command investigation into the July 12 fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6).

Vice Adm. Scott Conn, a veteran pilot who took command of the San Diego-based fleet last year, will look “into the...

https://news.usni.org/2020/08/13/3rd-fleet-to-lead-uss-bonhomme-richard-fire-command-investigation

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