Overview

• Rear Adm. Bob Wirth relieved Capt. Robert Moreno of command of the USS Wyoming Blue Crew on Wednesday, according to a Navy release.
• The Navy cited a loss of confidence in Moreno’s ability to command and did not disclose additional details.
• Capt. David Burke, the Submarine Squadron 20 deputy for training, assumed temporary responsibility for the submarine.
• Moreno was temporarily reassigned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay after taking command of the boat in May 2024.
• USS Wyoming, an Ohio-class SSBN home-ported in Kings Bay, is in port for maintenance, and the Navy expects no operational impact from the change.