Pair of US Navy Ships Collide, Injuring 2 Sailors

The U.S. Southern Command, which oversees military operations for Latin America and its surrounding waterways, confirmed the collision.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun departs Naval Station Norfolk , for a scheduled deployment, in Virginia on Feb. 3, 2026. Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole, U.S. Navy via DVIDS

A pair of U.S. Navy ships collided on Feb. 11, injuring two U.S. personnel, the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has confirmed.

In an emailed statement to The Epoch Times on Feb. 12, a SOUTHCOM spokesman said the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun and the supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply collided on Wednesday afternoon while conducting an at-sea replenishment.