By Topwar
The US Navy has announced five officer resignations. Thus, the commander of the destroyer USS Preble, Peter Lesaka, was relieved of his post due to “loss of confidence in his ability to command.” The headquarters of the Navy did not begin to tell the press the details of the dismissal of the senior officer, but noted that the command fleet adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct. The same standards apply to officers at all levels, emphasize the command of the Navy.
After the commander’s resignation, his duties will be carried out by Captain Larry Repass, who serves as deputy commander of the 23rd destroyer squadron. He will remain acting until the arrival of a new commander appointed by Naval Headquarters.
Earlier on June 11, the US Navy fired Captain Jeffrey Sandin, who commanded the Recruit Training Unit. The wording is still the same – “loss of confidence in your ability to command.” True, the officer was not asked from the fleet, but was transferred to the headquarters of the training command of the naval forces. For now, Sandin’s duties will be carried out by Captain Kertrek Brooks, Chief of Staff of the US Naval Training Command…
