U.S Navy Fires Warship Captain After Steering Issue Led To Dangerous Near-Miss In the Middle East

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U.S Navy fired a warship captain last month after an unresolved steering issue led to a dangerous near-miss incident in the Middle East.

Cmdr. Cameron Yaste, the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS John S. McCain was relieved over a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.

Investigation highlighted that he was removed after the destroyer lost steering during a fuel replenishment which damaged a Navy oiler.

Yaste and the other crew...

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