Update: Arson Charges on USS Bonhomme Richard Up in Smoke, Seaman Mays Not Guilty

Yesterday, we posted Bonhomme Richard Arson Trial — Will the Case Go Up in Smoke? that discussed the end of the trial phase of the court martial of 21-year-old Seaman Ryan Mays, who was charged with deliberately setting the fire … Continue reading

US Navy Punishes Over Two Dozen Officers and Sailors Over Fire on USS Bonhomme Richard

In July 2020 an explosion and fire broke out aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard dockside at the Naval Base San Diego. The fire would burn for four days, injuring 60 firefighters and ultimately resulting in the total loss … Continue reading