Four newly released reports detail a series of costly incidents involving the United States Navy in late 2024 and early 2025. The documents reveal that the intense operational tempo and stress of ongoing operations against Houthi forces contributed to critical mistakes by Navy personnel. Among the incidents were a 'friendly fire' event in which a cruiser mistakenly shot down a fighter jet from its own carrier group, a collision between an aircraft carrier and a merchant vessel, and the loss of two additional jets due to separate mishaps. The investigations highlight how the demands of the mission strained crews and led to lapses in judgment and safety protocols.