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Navy relieves commander of Japan-based destroyer USS Howard

By Mike Brest
Published August 22, 2023 2:13pm ET
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Navy relieves commander of Japan-based destroyer USS Howard
The Navy relieved the commander of the USS Howard on Saturday due to a loss of confidence. Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, the commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, which is based in the Pacific region, relieved Cmdr. Kenji Igawa of his responsibilities and subsequently will administratively reassign him to the staff of commander, U.S. 7th […]

The Navy relieved the commander of the USS Howard on Saturday due to a loss of confidence.

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