Hawaii-Based Navy Submarine Commander Relieved Over Morale Problems Cmdr. Joseph Lautenslager is piped ashore during the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) change of command ceremony in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Mar 15, 2019. (Bryan Carlson/U.S. Navy) 29 Apr 2021 The commanding officer of a Navy fast-attack submarine based in Hawaii was removed from his position Tuesday over a loss of confidence in his ability to lead. Cmdr. Joseph Lautenslager, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine Charlotte, was relieved by Capt. Michael Majewski, head of Submarine Squadron 7, Navy officials announced Wednesday. A command investigation revealed leadership and command climate problems, which caused Majewski to lose confidence in Lautenslager's ability to lead, according to the news release on the relief.