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Navy Ousts 7th Fleet Commander After Four Collisions

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“Due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

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Toru Hanai/Reuters

The U.S. Navy on Wednesday removed the commander of its 7th Fleet, the first significant dismissal after four collisions this year in the Asia-Pacific region.

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