[Breaking] Fire ‘Gutted’ Much Of USS Bonhomme Richard: CNO Gilday

Breaking Defense has obtained an email from Adm. Michael Gilday detailing the damage of 11 of the amphibious ship's 14 decks.

Breaking News:     Fire 'Gutted' Much Of USS Bonhomme Richard: CNO Gilday WASHINGTON: The USS Bonhomme Richard suffered fire and water damage on 11 of its 14 decks, with damage "nearly encompassing the 844 ft length and 106 ft beam of the ship," the Navy's top admiral said in an email to his fellow admirals and Master Chiefs Wednesday. The Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, has said he thinks the ship -- designed to carry Marines, their helicopters, and jumpjets like the new F-35B -- could be repaired but that it might more cost-effective to replace it. Read more » Breaking Defense 611 Broadway • New York, New York • 10012 unsubscribe