When asked why the three firings were not made public, a Navy spokesman said that the sea service does not publicly announce reliefs that are not the result of a loss of the trust and confidence in the officers’ ability to command.
Navy Relieved 12 Commanders in 6 Months — Including 3 Firings that Were Never Publicly Announced
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