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USS Lake Erie CO Relieved Over 'Loss of Confidence'

USS Lake Erie CO Relieved Over ‘Loss of Confidence’

CDR Danielle Defant gives a speech to guests and peers during USS Paul Hamilton’s (DDG-60) change of command ceremony. US Navy Photo

The Navy relieved the commanding officer of guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) on Thursday, citing a loss of confidence in ability to command, the sea service announced.

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Navy Formally Identifies Lost USS Lake Erie Sailor as Lt. j.g. Asante McCalla

Navy Formally Identifies Lost USS Lake Erie Sailor as Lt. j.g. Asante McCalla

Ensign Asante McCalla from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) works with Sri Lankan Marines to repair levees in Matara, Sri Lanka, June 12, 2017, during humanitarian assistance operations in the wake of severe flooding and landslides that devastated many regions of the country. US Navy photo.

The Navy today confirmed the identity of the sailor who went missing from cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70), 12 days after Lt. j.g. Asante Kayin McCalla failed to report for duty on the ship. Read More

Navy Calls off Search for Missing USS Lake Erie Sailor; Family Identifies as Lt. j.g. Asante McCalla

Navy Calls off Search for Missing USS Lake Erie Sailor; Family Identifies as Lt. j.g. Asante McCalla

Ensign Asante McCalla from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) works with Sri Lankan Marines to repair levees in Matara, Sri Lanka, June 12, 2017, during humanitarian assistance operations in the wake of severe flooding and landslides that devastated many regions of the country. US Navy photo.

The Navy called off the search for a sailor who went missing from cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) earlier this week. Read More

Navy, Coast Guard Searching for Sailor Missing from USS Lake Erie

Navy, Coast Guard Searching for Sailor Missing from USS Lake Erie

USS Lake Erie (CG 70) participates in a group sail during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Hawaii, July 26. US Navy Photo

This post has been updated to include additional information. It has also been corrected to note that USS Lake Erie is supporting the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group training but is not part of the CSG.

A sailor assigned to cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70) has been declared missing after failing to report for duty. Read More