'The Coast Guard cannot accomplish our missions without the respect and trust of each member,' Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella said in a statement accompanying the…
"The Coast Guard cannot accomplish our missions without the respect and trust of each member," Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella said in a statement accompanying the announcementThis article originally stated that both members of the Coast Guard had been temporarily relieved due to alleged unfair treatment, when, in fact, only Capt. James Spitler had been removed for that reason.
The U.S. Coast Guard has temporarily removed the commander and command senior enlisted leader of USCG Sector San Diego from duty due to"a loss of confidence in both unit leaders," officials said.Rear Adm. Joseph Buzzella, commander of Coast Guard District Eleven, temporarily relieved Capt. James Spitler based on reports of unfair treatment and a resulting inquiry, USCG public-affairs Lt. SondraKay Kneen said on Friday.
Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Dioquino"was also relieved due to a loss in confidence in his ability to effectively fulfill the responsibilities as the unit’s command senior enlisted leader.""The Coast Guard cannot accomplish our missions without the respect and trust of each member," Buzzella said.
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