U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie steams in a multinational formation off the coast of Hawaii during the Rim of the Pacific exercise, Aug. 8, 2021.

The wait continues for a naval ship to make its home in Erie, but good news could be around the corner. Almost a year ago, the Oliver Hazard Perry Shipyard sent an application to the U.S. Navy ...

Capt. Danielle C. DeFant, commander of the San Diego-based cruiser USS Lake Erie, was relieved of duty earlier this month by the Navy, which said it had lost confidence in her ability to command.

Captain Danielle DeFant was relieved as commander of the USS Lake Erie in October. A report found she had created a "toxic" command climate with frequent yelling and a quick temper.

The commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser Lake Erie was relieved of command Thursday. The Navy did not state a reason for the firing. The ship is shown here in 2014. (Navy) The Navy ...

The Navy relieved the commanding officer of guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) on Thursday, citing a loss of confidence in ability to command, the sea service announced.

Capt. Danielle DeFant was relieved as commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie on Oct. 12, 2023 due to a loss of confidence in her ability to command.

USS Lake Erie CO relieved of command As with nearly all commanding officer firings, the Navy declined to say why Capt. Danielle DeFant was relieved of command. By Geoff Ziezulewicz ...

With its launch in 1843, the iron-hulled USS Michigan was at least two decades ahead of its time. Critics weren't so sure it ever would float.

He also chose Erie as its home port. The USS Michigan became the first iron-hulled and armored ship in the world. It would take 18 years before the French launched a similar vessel, ...