Overview
- Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello relieved Cmdr. James Koffi of command on Feb. 22, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.
- Cmdr. Taylor Auclair was appointed to command the destroyer, and Koffi was temporarily reassigned to Naval Surface Group Middle Atlantic.
- The USS Truxtun struck the fast combat support ship USNS Supply during a Feb. 11 underway replenishment in the Caribbean, resulting in two minor injuries.
- Both ships returned to port in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where Truxtun remains for evaluation and repairs as the Navy investigation continues.
- Video recorded from USNS Supply and verified by the BBC shows Truxtun veering to starboard before the impact during the refueling operation.