“The purpose of this exemption is to recognize that some sailors who do not meet the BCA standard are still able to maintain operational readiness." Parachute and combat dive training incidents account for the bulk of special operations training mishaps. Phelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House. The accused sailor faces charges that include negligent homicide, making a false official statement and dereliction of duty. The ship arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base on Friday after operating in South America as part of a Southern Seas deployment. Cmdr. Charles Diehl is the third commanding officer the Navy has fired in November. "We are now cooperating at a sort of equal level with the threat – being a lot more humble and thinking more efficiently," said Rear Adm. Jacques Mallard. Cmdr. Cayanne McFarlane was ousted from her leadership role due to a "loss of confidence in her ability to command." Monday's announcement comes after the Navy announced plans to extend the service lives of 12 destroyers as well. Capt. Lester Brown, Jr., was removed from his position due to a “loss of confidence in his ability to command." Load More