Midshipman Paul Kenney, U.S. Navy, is a senior at Miami University of Ohio where he is pursuing a bachelor’s of science in engineering. Following graduation in May, he will commission as an ensign and student naval aviator. He was one of 12 midshipmen onboard the USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) when the ship collided with the merchant ship ACX Crystal on 17 June 2017.

Articles by Paul Kenney

LTJG Lindsey Westfall looks through binoculars on the bridge aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG-93) as the ship pulls into Salalah, Oman.

Recent Improvements to SWO Training Are Not Enough

By Midshipman Paul Kenney, U.S. Navy
February 2019
Many improvements have been made to surface warfare officer training since the tragic 2017 ship collisions, but they haven't gone far enough, especially for prospective surface warfare officers who are ...