The ousters have ramped up the Trump administration’s targeting of both military leadership and the intelligence community.
The U.S. Navy did not immediately identify the cause of the crash and the mishap is under investigation.
Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte replaces Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, who is moving to a new post at the Pentagon.
Capt. Russell A. Herrell was relieved of his duties as REDCEN San Diego’s CO "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command," the Navy said.
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