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2026-04-24 17:48 UTC
Command Senior Chief Grisel Marrero, who led the effort, was convicted at court-martial and reduced in rank after misleading her superiors about the unauthorized system. The investigation revealed over 15 chiefs were involved in the conspiracy, which posed security risks to the ship and its crew.
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@sfoskett@techfieldday.net 2026-04-24 17:48
Despite multiple inspections and denials, the network was eventually discovered when a civilian installing authorized equipment reported the unauthorized Starlink dish. https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2024/09/03/how-navy-chiefs-conspired-to-get-themselves-illegal-warship-wi-fi/