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USS Decatur Commanding Officer Relieved

16 January 2020
Capt. Dan Cobian, commander, Destroyer Squadron 21, relieved Cmdr. Bob Bowen, commanding officer, USS Decatur (DDG 73), of his duties, Jan. 16, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.

Capt. Dan Cobian, commander, Destroyer Squadron 21, relieved Cmdr. Bob Bowen, commanding officer, USS Decatur (DDG 73), of his duties, Jan. 16, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.

Cmdr. Jerry Jackson, former commanding officer of USS Sampson (DDG 102), has assumed responsibilities of command until the scheduled fleet-up of Decatur’s executive officer, Cmdr. Derek Rader. Bowen will be temporarily reassigned to a command in San Diego.

For questions related to this release, contact Commander, U.S. Third Fleet Public Affairs at 619-767-4387

 

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