Navy Chiefs in Deep Water: Secret Starlink Scheme Sinks USS Manchester’s Security
Senior enlisted leaders aboard the USS Manchester secretly installed a Starlink Wi-Fi network, dubbed “STINKY,” for their exclusive use, violating Navy regulations. The unauthorized network posed severe security risks, and Command Senior Chief Grisel Marrero was court-martialed and demoted for her role in the scheme.
Hot Take:
Looks like the USS Manchester’s chiefs wanted to stay connected as much as they wanted to stay afloat! Secret Wi-Fi network? More like “Wi-Fry” network. But hey, who needs cybersecurity when you have the latest sports scores, right?
Key Points:
- Senior enlisted leaders on USS Manchester set up a secret Starlink Wi-Fi network.
- The network was exclusively for their use, breaching Navy regulations.
- Command Senior Chief Grisel Marrero led the effort and was later demoted and convicted.
- Over 15 chiefs were involved in the unauthorized installation and use of the network.
- The covert network posed significant security risks, especially during deployment to the West Pacific.
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