Capt. William Harkin, the commanding officer of Destroyer Squadron 2, was fired Saturday, the Navy said in a statement. Rear Adm. Erik Eslich, the commander of Carrier Strike Group 12, relieved Harkin of command because of a loss of confidence in Harkin’s ability to perform his duties, the Navy said. No other details... read full story
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