Command Climate Cited As Minesweeper CO In Bahrain Is Relieved Of Duty

September 28 2015

USA

The commander of a U.S. Navy minesweeper based in Bahrain has lost her job amid a misconduct investigation, reports the Navy Times.

Capt. Keith Knutsen, the head of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 3, fired Lt. Cmdr. Linda McCauley as commanding officer of the Dextrous (MCM-13) on Thursday after "a loss of confidence in her ability to effectively lead and carry out her assigned duties," according to a release from Naval Surface Force Pacific.

McCauley is under investigation for...

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