From The Navy Times:
CO of minesweeper fired for poor readinessMore at http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/03/navy_devastator_cofired_030409w/
And
CG: CO firing unrelated to cutter problemsMore at http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/03/coastguard_cofired_030409/
Comment: With all the captains who have been getting sacked lately, it seemed appropriate to devote a special thread to the issue. With some of the maintainance problems of the fleet coming home to roost, I expect we'll be seeing more of this sort of thing.
CO of minesweeper fired for poor readiness
quote:
The commanding officer of the mine countermeasures ship Devastator was relieved of command Tuesday for not “maintaining ship readiness standards,” the Navy announced.
And
CG: CO firing unrelated to cutter problems
quote:
The commander of the high endurance cutter Gallatin was fired Tuesday and temporarily reassigned to the Atlantic Area staff in Portsmouth, Va.
Atlantic Area Commander Vice Adm. Robert Papp Jr. relieved Capt. Mike B. Christian from command, citing “loss of confidence in the ability to provide appropriate and adequate leadership.”
Comment: With all the captains who have been getting sacked lately, it seemed appropriate to devote a special thread to the issue. With some of the maintainance problems of the fleet coming home to roost, I expect we'll be seeing more of this sort of thing.