BREAKING: USS South Dakota Command Triad Relieved After October Grounding, Congressman Says

USS South Dakota (SSN-790) command triad was removed last month following a grounding incident, according to a statement from a member of Congress. The submarine’s commanding officer, executive officer and chief of the boat were relieved from command on Oct. 14, with the relief allegedly attributed to a grounding incident, according to a letter released Thursday by Reps. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ran

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