Troubled USS Boxer Returns Home 10 Days into Deployment Due to Maintenance Issue - The USS Boxer, a lead ship in its amphibious ready group, faced a setback with a maintenance issue leading to its early return to San Diego, impacting its Indo-Pacific deployment. • The ship was forced to return for maintenance just 10 days after deploying, despite previous delays and awards for superior performance. • Maintenance issues have been recurrent, prompting a deep dive into procedural compliance and leadership challenges onboard. • The Navy's top leader has initiated a review with recommendations expected soon, aiming to address these ongoing issues and prevent future delays. • Similarly, the USS Wasp experienced early return issues due to an engineering irregularity, highlighting broader concerns within the fleet. - @rachelnostrant @Militarydotcom