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Capt. William Harkin, the commanding officer of Destroyer Squadron 2, was relieved of command Saturday because of a loss of confidence in his ability to perform his duties, the Navy said in a statement.
The Navy ousted the commodore of Destroyer Squadron 2 Saturday, citing a "loss of confidence" in his ability to perform his duties.
The Navy ousted the commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2 on Saturday, citing a “loss of confidence” in his ability to perform his duties. The Commander of Norfolk-based Carrier Strike Group 12, Rear Adm. Erik Eslich, relieved Capt. William Harkin, who will be reassigned to the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic. Capt. James Von St. Paul will assume the duties as commodore ...
At one point, Capt. Danielle DeFant yelled at a subordinate for pointing out dolphins outside the ship, according to a Navy investigation.
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.