An Arleigh Burke destroyer will be named for retired Navy Capt. Thomas Gunning Kelley, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced. “This is a devastating loss to our community and all who knew him." Cmdr. Cassidi Reese’s ouster stems from a loss of confidence after an arrest and charges for driving while intoxicated. The wreckage of the USS Jacob Jones was recently discovered off the southwest coast of England by a group of UK diving experts. The World War II Navy destroyer has become the deepest wreck to be discovered, according to explorers. The June 1 incident at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, occurred as the sailor was maintaining a Lightning II assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 97. The Navy has relieved four commanding officers in the past week. Cmdr. Devine Johnson and Command Master Chief Earl Sanders were relieved by Capt. Stefan Walch, commodore of Destroyer Squadron 2. Cmdr. Matthew McCormick had led Electronic Attack Squadron 137 since September. Objections centered on the library gathering but allegedly have led to a blanket ban from local leadership on any drag-related Pride Month event. Load More