USS Howard's Near-Grounding Incident Near Bali Before Port Visit

The USS Howard, a guided-missile destroyer based in Japan, experienced a "soft grounding" as it arrived in Bali for a scheduled port visit. The ship was able to return to normal operations without injuries, and the incident is currently under investigation. Following the grounding, the commanding officer, Cmdr. Kenji Igawa, was relieved of his duties due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command. Capt. Edward Angelinas has assumed command temporarily until a permanent replacement is identified.