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.
Nordeen took command of the vessel in August 2022 but was fired on Wednesday due to “loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said.
Capt. Gregory Baker will be assigned as the commander of the Mesa Verde until a permanent replacement is named, the Navy added….