A U.S. Navy commander was relieved of his duties as executive officer of a warship for “failing to abide by lawful order,” officials said. The Naval service on Friday relieved Cmdr. Lucian Kins, the executive officer of USS Winston S. Churchill, said the Naval Surface Force Atlantic in a statement. “On December 10, 2021, Commander, Naval Surface Squadron 14, Capt. Ken Anderson, relieved Cmdr. Lucian Kins as executive officer of USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) due to loss of confidence in Kins’ ability to perform his duties,” Lt. Cmdr. Jason Fischer said. A Navy official told USNI that Kins was relieved of his duties for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine or be tested for the disease. The Epoch Times has contacted the Naval Surface Force Atlantic for comment. Kins was reassigned to the staff of Naval Surface Squadron 14, Fischer confirmed in a statement. Lt. Cmdr. Han Yi, the ship’s plans and tactics …