Capt. Jeffrey Kilian, Commander, 30th Naval Construction Regiment (30NCR), based in Port Hueneme, relieved Command Master Chief Frank Palmer Dec. 19, due to personal misconduct.

Master Chief Marvin Melbourne will replace Palmer as 30NCR command master chief until a permanent relief is identified.

Commander, 30th Naval Construction Regiment exercises operational control of Naval Construction Forces deployed to the 7th Fleet Area of Operations.

For additional questions, please contact Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs at Jennifer.Cragg@navy.mil or by calling (757) 374-0995.