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Navy Removes USS Wyoming Blue Crew Commander After Loss of Confidence

A deputy assumed temporary command during a maintenance period, with no further details released.

Overview

  • Rear Adm. Bob Wirth, commander of Submarine Group 10, relieved Cmdr. Robert Moreno on Wednesday citing a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
  • Capt. David Burke, Submarine Squadron 20 deputy for training, was assigned temporary responsibility for the Blue Crew.
  • USS Wyoming, an Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine home-ported at Kings Bay, Georgia, is in port undergoing maintenance according to the Navy.
  • Moreno, who took command in May 2024, was temporarily reassigned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay following his relief.
  • The Navy did not provide specifics on the decision, which comes during a year of multiple leadership removals across the service.