USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO-188) on July 22, 2020. US Navy Photo
A new set of mechanical issues are extending repairs on an almost 30-year-old guided-missile cruiser that has been sidelined since February, USNI News learned on Monday.
The crew of USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) discovered significant debris in the lube oil system of the cruiser’s main reduction gear, an issue that will require more time at the pier and likely see the cruiser...