An 800-page report into the July 30, 2020 tragedy was published on Wednesday. The authors concluded that, while there were inexcusable lapses in training and command, there were other factors.
Marine inspector general who failed to properly train troops is relieved of his duties after eight Marines and one sailor died in amphibious tank disaster off San Diego coast
Major General Robert Castellvi has been relieved of his duties by the United States Marine Corps, the military announced on Wednesday
On July 30, a seafaring armored tank sank off San Clemente Island 70 miles from the San Diego coast, killing eight Marines and one sailor
The Marine Corps has said the accident was caused by mechanical failures, shabby maintenance, inadequate training and poor judgment by commanders
Castellvi, former commanding general of 1st Marine Division, has been suspended from position as inspector general of the Marine Corps since April
Eight marines and one sailor were killed July 30 when an amphibious tank sank
The training accident 70 miles off San Diego´s coast was one of the deadliest for the Marines in recent years. Leaders said it could have been prevented
A new report found the accident was caused by shabby maintenance of the amphibious assault vehicles and poor judgement by commanders
Barely a week after its release, a new probe has been launched into the disaster
It follows outcry from the relatives of those who died in the accident