Cmdr. Michael McGuire, deputy commodore of Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, has assumed duties as interim commanding officer.

Navy commanding officers are held to high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are expected to uphold the highest standards of responsibility, reliability and leadership, and the Navy holds them accountable when they fall short of those standards.

For questions related to this release, contact Lt. Cmdr. Amelia Umayam, Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Officer, at 808-473-0013, or via email at amelia.umayam1@navy.mil.