Topic: Acx Crystal

The collision between the USS Fitzgerald and the container ship ACX Crystal off the coast of Japan resulted in the deaths of seven sailors. Vice Admiral Joseph O'Coin and the hosts discuss how a sophisticated warship could be "T-boned" by a slower vessel. While human error is the official focus, the hosts cite reports from former Navy personnel suggesting a widespread equipment or radar malfunction that the military may be covering up.

The USS Fitzgerald, a sophisticated U.S. Navy destroyer, was severely damaged after being "T-boned" by a Philippine-flagged container ship off the coast of Japan. Seven American sailors were killed in the incident, raising serious questions about how a vessel equipped with advanced 3D radar failed to avoid a much larger, slower merchant ship. Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin and the ship's commander face criticism for the apparent lapse in maritime safety and navigation.