Posted on 02/12/2026 6:23:58 AM PST by BenLurkin
A US Navy warship collided into a Navy supply vessel during a refuel operation, the US military's Southern Command confirmed to the BBC.
Two people reported minor injuries during Wednesday's replenishment-at-sea operation, Southern Command said, and are in stable condition.
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The exact location of the crash between the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply was not immediately clear.
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The exact location of the crash between the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply was not immediately clear.
The USNS Supply ship has been operating in the Caribbean, according to the Wall Street Journal, which is part of Southern Command's area of responsibility. Southern Command is also responsible for parts of the South Atlantic and the South Pacific.
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I have a question, do/did CVNs refuel destroyers and frigates very often? I would imagine not that often.
On a normal deployment we would top our escorts off every 3-4 days. Several factors go into a refuel, the ships commanding officer, the battle group commander and logistics. When I was on Independence (oil burner) we only topped off our escorts as needed, but were refueled every 3 days ourselves.
Interesting. Thanks for the info. Underway replenishment is not something I’ve thought about in a long time. Back when we were all young.
Two captains just earned crappy shore assignments
Yes, I always thought they were good looking vessels, and yes...they WERE fast!
I know this because when the carrier I was on was hauling ass, they were always right there with us. I was always impressed that they ran off the gas turbine engines!
To this day, that remains one of the most evocative songs ever written to me. It is haunting.
I’m with you. I love reading the stories from other people.
Funny.
I had seen some astonishing things in my short naval service. Planes crashing into the ocean, heavy weather, Soviet trawlers and Bears, Tomcats taking off in full afterburner at night, dolphins swimming all around the ship for what seemed like miles, the black, star-studded sky from the middle of the Atlantic, waterspouts, you name it.
I have always felt that I saw more unusual things than most Americans ever will.
But what is sobering is-my experiences as a sailor are pretty run-of-the-mill...anyone who has served has seen. those things I have, and likely, more.
But for me-it feels remarkable and singular. To this day, I wear my Navy ball cap everywhere, because I got to become a man and find out about myself on the government dime, and I didn’t have to die doing it. I love my country for allowing me that experience, and the opportunity to grow from it. Just one of the reasons I am grateful for being an American.
And this is one of the reasons I love this forum, pay for that privilege, and come back year after year...the things people have to say on just about any subject. From Archeology to Zoology and everything in between from Jazz Music to running a farm. Yes. I really appreciate that about this site.
I remember we would take on fuel while the supply ship would have another smaller ship taking on fuel from their starboard side. I imagine the pucker factor on all three bridges was real tight. I remember pulling quite a few hose team stints until I got my crow. Hose team as in the ones used in event of a fire. I have an old super 8 home movie of a couple of re-fuelings.
No kidding-that has to be a crazy environment with multiple ships participating!
That is awesome that you have the Super 8 footage-I hope you got it digitized! That would bring back memories...no doubt!
While talking on fuel several guys in Test Lab would be sounding tanks, swapping Tanks, and getting fuel samples during the refueling. I lasted a month and the Medical Officer waivered me out and I went to IMM School and worked on the ships Air Conditioning and Refrigeration which was where I wanted to go to start with LOL.
I can neither confirm or deny that dealing with nuclear weapon was the worse part of active shipboard duty. Followed by general ordinance handling in a close second.
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