On March 15, 2021, Torpedoman's Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer Manuel Hernandez Julian Jr., a 23-year-old sailor assigned to the USS Charlotte submarine, was found dead at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred while he was on duty.
Julian's death prompted an investigation into the command climate and leadership of the USS Charlotte. The investigation revealed issues that contributed to low morale among the crew, ultimately leading
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