Latest "John-S.-McCain" stories

White House tells Navy to keep destroyer McCain ‘out of sight’ during Trump visit to Japan, report says

A tarp was draped over the ship’s name, and sailors wearing caps bearing the name John S. McCain were given the day off to avoid potential sightings.

4 years ago

‘What the hell was he thinking?’: Families of McCain sailors tear into former CO at court-martial

One-by-one, 15 gut-wrenching statements were read while the destroyer’s former commanding officer, Cmdr. Alfredo J. Sanchez, sat only a few feet away.

5 years ago

Crushed in their racks: Inside the John S. McCain disaster

Living quarters rapidly flooded after the McCain collided with an oil tanker on Aug. 21. The 10 sailors who drowned never had a chance to escape.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

Navy crews at fault in fatal collisions, investigations find

Two accidents that claimed the lives of 17 sailors resulted from complete breakdowns in standard Navy procedures and poor decision making by officers and sailors on the bridge of the two warships.

By David B. Larter

6 years ago

Pacific Fleet admiral says he'll retire

Adm. Scott Swift said Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson told him he won't be the next head of Pacific Command, prompting the four-star's retirement.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

6 years ago

From the Pacific to Europe: Where the next fight may happen

China has conducted patrols near the Senkaku islands, claimed by Japan.

By Jeff Schogol

6 years ago