John McCain supports Navy operations pause after fourth accident

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain said Monday he agrees with the Navy’s decision to pause operations for 24 hours in order to review training and procedures following the second collision in recent months involving a U.S. Navy ship.

“I agree with Admiral Richardson that more forceful action is urgently needed to identify and correct the causes of the recent ship collisions,” McCain said in a statement. “Our sailors who risk their lives every day, in combat and in training, deserve no less. I expect full transparency and accountability from the Navy leaders as they conduct the associated investigations and reviews.”