WASHINGTON — The US Navy is reviewing its operations in the Persian Gulf following a series of high-profile crashes on the other side of the globe that have killed more than 20 sailors over the past few months.
While the accidents have all occurred in the Asia-Pacific Theater, the entire US fleet was ordered to take a daylong “operational pause” last month to review basic seamanship and teamwork. Concerns that the Navy is stretched too thin and that crews are skimping on regular training are resonating far and wide.