Destroyer Commander Canned  

The commander of the guided missile destroyer Truxtun has been relieved of duty after the Navy lost confidence in his ability to command.

The Navy took the action against Cmdr. Timothy R. Weber while it investigates him for allegedly being involved in an inappropriate relationship with a female officer who had been a member of his wardroom, the Virginian-Pilot is reporting. No charges have been filed against Weber.

Capt. Jeffrey Wolstenholme, deputy commander of Destroyer Squadron 22, has assumed temporary command, according to the paper.

Weber, who had commanded the Truxtun since July 2007, is being temporarily reassigned to administrative duties on the Naval Surface Force Atlantic commander’s staff.

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