The commanding officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain, was relieved of his duties March 9, 2015.

Capt. Michial S. Warrington was relieved by Rear. Adm. Terry Moulton, commander, Navy Medicine East, due to a loss of confidence in his judgment and ability to command after a substantiated investigation of unprofessional behavior.

Moulton stated that medical care to the beneficiaries of USNH Rota was in no way affected and stressed that the care provided at USNH Rota remains of the highest quality.

Warrington has been reassigned to Navy Medicine East in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Capt. Todd Wagner, the hospital's executive officer, has temporarily assumed command until a permanent replacement is named.