Another Aircraft Carrier XO Relieved

This time, Eisenhower.

The executive officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was relieved of his command Monday following an investigation into an improper relationship.

Capt. Robert Gamberg was removed from the post by Rear Adm. Ted Branch, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic. Gamberg was cited for conduct unbecoming an officer and for failure to obey an order or regulation during an administrative proceeding known as an admiral’s mast.

A Navy spokesman said Gamberg’s inappropriate relationship did not involve a member of the Navy, but he declined to provide further details.

“Due to privacy concerns, it would be inappropriate to release any identifying information about the individual,” Naval Air Force Atlantic spokesman Cmdr. Phil Rosi said in an email to The Associated Press.

Gamberg was also given a punitive letter of reprimand that will become part of his permanent record.

Branch also recommended that Gamberg be administratively removed from his current assignment, according to Rosi. Branch is also recommending that Gamberg be required to “show cause” as to why he should be allowed to remain in the Navy.

Lex's take should be required reading, for every American.

What is sort of odd about the details is how the improper relationship is with someone outside the Navy. If we presume it is sexual in nature and the relationship is with a civilian, potentially a Navy employee, the XO has potentially been fired in part for adultery. I base that on the presence of the wedding ring seen in the picture above.