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USS West Virginia Commander Relieved | Richmond News
Commander Joseph Sammur, who took the helm of the USS West Virginia—a critical Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine—just under a year ago, has been relieved of duty after the Navy cited a loss of confidence in his leadership. The move, while not impacting the ship’s mission or schedule, underscores the high stakes of commanding one of America’s most vital nuclear deterrents. Sammur, a decorated officer with engineering credentials and experience at the National Airborne Operations Center, assumed command from James Kepper IV in a formal ceremony last year. The West Virginia, commissioned in…
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