Commander Yaste of USS John McCain removed from duties due to ridicule over rifle photo; Navy cites loss of confidence.
Commander Cameron Yaste of the USS John McCain has been relieved of his duties after a photo of him firing a rifle with a backward-mounted scope drew ridicule on social media. The Navy cited a loss of confidence in his command abilities as the reason for his dismissal. Yaste is temporarily replaced by Capt. Allison Christy, as the destroyer continues its mission in the Gulf of Oman, supporting the USS Theodore Roosevelt amid regional tensions.
September 03, 2024
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