The part is critical in allowing the aircraft to conduct short take-offs and vertical landings. SECNAV aims to help programs of record adjust to changing fleet requirements, and to go outside the acquisition process to solve the most urgent needs. “The ability to command and control our operations across 22 time zones is how we will fight and win in a global environment against our competitors." The unmanned Tritons rotating through Guam received sensor upgrades since their last deployment. The ship’s transfer falls under a planned rotation of forces in the Pacific. Capt. Paul Choate was one of at least seven Navy commanding officers relieved in 2023. The incident did not result in any injuries. Cmdr. Kenji Igawa was relieved “due to loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said. The increased presence of sailors and Marines aims to de-escalate tensions caused by Iran’s harassment and seizures of merchant vessels. Navy officials have said there are no women in the aircraft carrier commanding officer pipeline. Load More