Essex CO fired

The commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex was fired after investigations into the collision with the replenishment oiler Yukon last month found he should take responsibility.

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Video: Two P-8As visit Australia for Exercise TAMEX

Two Boeing P-8A traveled from Florida to RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, South Australia for Exercise TAMEX with the RAAF.

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