Commander, Destroyer Squadron 2 Relieved

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 Commander, Destroyer Squadron 2 Relieved
Story Number: NNS160824-12Release Date: 8/24/2016 8:01:00 PM
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By CNSL Public Affairs

NORFOLK (NNS) -- The commander of Destroyer Squadron 2 based at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, was relieved of his duties today by Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, Rear Adm. Roy Kelley.

Capt. Anthony L. Simmons was relieved of his duties by Kelley due to loss of confidence in his ability to command as a result of failure to demonstrate the exemplary conduct expected of those in command.

http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=96371

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What is he alleged to have done?

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Capt. Anthony L. Simmons was relieved of his duties by Kelley due to the discovery during a medical examination that he was not a black woman.

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Capt. Anthony L. Simmons was relieved of his duties by Kelley due to the discovery during a medical examination that he was not a black woman.

A transgender, gay woman from Somalia.