U.S. Navy to relieve 7th Fleet Commander after series of deadly collisions

U.S. Navy to relieve 7th Fleet Commander after series of deadly collisions

The U.S. Navy will in the coming hours relieve the three-star admiral Joseph Aucoin who commands its seventh fleet following a series of collisions in Asia. Aucoin, who became the commander of the 7th fleet based in Yokosuka, Japan, in September 2015, was expected to retire in a few weeks.  But his departure has been brought forward due to the developments. Aug 23, 2017