Navy fires 2 commanders in connection with ship collisions

Two commanders of the U.S. 7th Fleet were relieved of their command over a "loss in confidence in their ability to command," the commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet announced Monday.Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer on Monday dismissed Rear Adm. Charles Williams, who is the commander of Task Force 70 (CTF 70),and Capt. Jeffrey Bennett, commander of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. Bennett's command included the USS John McCain and the USS Fitzgerald, both destroyers that collided with tankers in separate inciden