Capt. Dave Snowden was relieved for "loss of confidence in his ability to command" by Rear Adm. Sean Bailey, the commander of Carrier Strike Group 8, a Navy statement announced.

The ship's recent departure from the Red Sea has left Middle Eastern waters without a US aircraft carrier for the third time in 15 months.

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman remains in the eastern Mediterranean Sea as its crew assesses damage from a late-night collision this week with a cargo ship near the Suez Canal.

The USS Harry S. Truman remains in the eastern Mediterranean Sea as its crew assesses damage from the Norfolk-based carrier’s late-night collision this week with a cargo ship near the Suez

The Navy announced the firing barely a week after the massive USS Harry S. Truman struck another ship while at sea.

Capt. Dave Snowden, who was in charge of the USS Harry S. Truman when the aircraft carrier collided with a merchant ship, has been fired, the Navy announced.

The Navy has turned to familiar face to take the reins of USS Harry S. Truman. The leadership change comes after a mishap involving the Norfolk-based aircraft carrier. Captain Chris "Chowdah" Hill will temporarily serve as Truman's interim commanding officer.

Capt. Dave Snowden, commander of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, was relieved of duty Thursday due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command. The Truman was involved in a collision Feb.