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USS Connecticut Leadership Relieved Over Collision

USS Connecticut Leadership Relieved Over Collision
The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) departs Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton for deployment on May 27, 2021 to conduct maritime operations in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet area of operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo: U.S. Navy by Lt. Mack Jamieson)

The Navy said on Thursday the leadership of the attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22) have been relieved of duty due to a “loss of confidence” after the vessel collided with a seamount on Oct. 2. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Karl Thomas relieved the Seawolf-class Commanding Officer Cmdr. Cameron Aljilani, Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Cashin, and Chief of the Boat Master Chief Sonar Technician Cory Rodgers.  On Nov. 1, 7th Fleet said Thomas had received the command investigation into…

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