U.S. Navy to relieve commander after collisions in Asia: source

Reuters

Published Aug 22, 2017 10:18PM ET

U.S. Navy to relieve commander after collisions in Asia: source

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy will in the coming hours relieve the three-star admiral who commands its seventh fleet following a series of collisions in Asia, a U.S. official told Reuters late on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity.

"An expedited change in leadership was needed," the official said, explaining the thinking behind the decision.