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Caribbean - USS Truxtun and USNS Supply Collide During Replenishment Operation

Two personnel sustained minor injuries and one has been reported to be in stable condition. Both vessels continue to sail safely while an investigation proceeds.

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Feb 12, 2026
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CARIBBEAN - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG-103) and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) collided during a replenishment-at-sea operation.

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Two personnel sustained minor injuries and one has been reported to be in stable condition. Both vessels continue to sail safely while an investigation proceeds.

USS Truxtun deployed from Naval Station Norfolk in early February to support operations in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

This region encompasses maritime security and counter-narcotics efforts. USNS Supply provides essential logistics support to enable such deployments.

Replenishment-at-sea allows naval forces to maintain extended presence without returning to port. Incidents like this highlight the complexities of these maneuvers in open waters.

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