US Navy
commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, Rear Adm. Greg Huffman relieved Capt. Simon McKeon, commanding officer of USS Normandy (CG 60), due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
Capt. McKeon has served as the USS Normandy (CG 60) commanding officer since March 2022. Capt. Gary Chase will be temporarily reassigned as the commanding officer until a permanent relief is identified. Normandy is currently deployed in the Atlantic Ocean and there are no impacts to mission or schedule due to this relief.
McKeon will be temporarily reassigned to the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic.
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