For example, Navy frigates, such as the USS Elrod, USS Klakring, USS Taylor, and USS Nicholas have had shipyard maintenance periods extended because of work that was not done correctly the first time and poor Navy oversight.
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Wicker highlights ongoing maintenance issues affecting Navy ships due to poor oversight.
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