USS Lake Erie CO Relief
October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
Rear Adm. Christopher Alexander, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) Nine relieved Capt. Danielle DeFant as commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), Oct. 12, 2023, due to a loss of confidence in her ability to command.
Capt. Brandon Burkett will assume the duties as commanding officer until a permanent relief arrives. DeFant will be reassigned to Co . . .
Rear Adm. Christopher Alexander, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) Nine relieved Capt. Danielle DeFant as commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70), Oct. 12, 2023, due to a loss of confidence in her ability to command.
Capt. Brandon Burkett will assume the duties as commanding officer until a permanent relief arrives. DeFant will be reassigned to Co . . .