The US Navy announced the removal of Captain Kurt Balagna, the commanding officer of the missile/special operations submarine USS Ohio SSGN726 Gold Crew, on March 13, citing a 'loss of confidence' in his ability to lead. This action, effective as of 11 March, marks the third high-ranking naval leader to be dismissed this year, following similar actions taken against the captains of the USS Georgia and USS Howard. The Navy has appointed a prospective commanding officer to assume leadership of the submarine.
US Navy fires third high-ranking leader this year: Captain of USS Ohio guided missile submarine is removed due to 'loss of confidence' weeks after USS Georgia captain and USS Howard Commander are also sent packing https://t.co/t0BSWNCjLd https://t.co/ywIWQudID1
The prospective commanding officer is now stepping in to lead the submarine. https://t.co/C5bQRUoPCe
CO of USS Ohio Gold Crew Removed from Command - USNI News https://t.co/iTsBXJbQc8 https://t.co/QmNjF30DjS
The commanding officer of missile/special operations #submarine USS OHIO SSGN726 was been relieved of command on 11 March for loss of confidence, Navy announced 13 March. CAPT Kurt Balagna was the CO of the sub's Gold Crew. No further details as yet https://t.co/U85WHSfn6R https://t.co/nkIxxFOfTB
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