Navy fires warship’s commanding officer
Geoff Ziezulewicz
The commanding officer of the Florida-based cruiser Philippine Sea was relieved of command Monday, officials said.
Other than citing “a loss of confidence,†officials did not clarify why Capt. Erica Hoffmann was fired.
“Many factors weigh into a decision to relieve a commanding officer due to loss of confidence,†Naval Surface Force Atlantic spokeswoman Lt. Cmdr. Richlyn Ivey said in an email.
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