US Navy Sacks Two Commanders Over ‘Loss of Confidence’

US Navy Sacks Two Commanders Over ‘Loss of Confidence’
U.S. guided-missile destroyers are seen in a file photo. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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The U.S. Navy this week relieved two commanders of their duty on Wednesday, citing a loss of confidence in their respective capacities to command.

Capt. Michael D. Nordeen, the commander of the amphibious transport Mesa Verde, and Cmdr. Alexa Jenkins, commanding officer of the USS Carney, were relieved, according to the Navy.

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