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February 1, 2024
At one point, Capt. Danielle DeFant yelled at a subordinate for pointing out dolphins outside the ship, according to a Navy investigation.
January 30, 2024
Crew members told Navy investigators that Capt. Danielle DeFant struck or shoved them, and that she once berated a bridge officer for pointing out dolphins swimming near the ship.
January 27, 2024
Former USS Lake Erie captain cultivated a "culture of fear" on the ship with subordinate officers saying they had to "walk on eggshells" due to her explosive temper, investigation says.
October 14, 2023
Capt. Danielle DeFant was relieved from command of the guided-missile destroyer Lake Erie, the Navy said
October 14, 2023
Capt. Danielle DeFant has become at least the ninth Navy commander to be removed from command this year.
October 13, 2023
As with nearly all commanding officer firings, the Navy declined to say why Capt. Danielle DeFant was relieved of command.
October 13, 2023
The US Navy has removed the commander of the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie for unspecified performance issues.
October 13, 2023
Capt. Danielle DeFant has become at least the ninth Navy commander to be removed from command this year.