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USS Ohio - SSGN 726 - Gold Crew Commanding Officer Relieved
March 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:

Rear Adm. Nicholas R. Tilbrook, Commander, Submarine Group 9, relieved Capt. Kurt D. Balagna as commanding officer of the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) (Gold Crew), Mar. 11, 2024, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.

The prospective commanding officer, Capt. Andrew Cain, has assumed duties as commanding officer.

Navy commanding officers are h . . .

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