USS Carney (DDG 64) Commanding Officer Relieved

Excerpt:  “On Jan. 18, 2023, Capt. Jennifer Blakeslee, commodore, Naval Surface Squadron 14 (CNSS 14), based in Mayport, Fla., relieved Cmdr. Alexa Jenkins, commanding officer of USS Carney (DDG 64), due to loss of confidence in her ability to command. Cmdr. Jenkins served as commanding officer since June 2022. Capt. Aaron Anderson will be temporarily assigned as commanding officer until a permanent relief is identified. Cmdr. Jenkins will be temporarily reassigned to the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Squadron 14. There is no impact to the command’s mission or schedule due to the relief.”