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The commanding officer of Naval Information Force Reserve Readiness Center San Diego was relieved of duty Tuesday, a Navy press release said. (U.S. Navy)

The commanding officer of Naval Information Force Reserve Readiness Center San Diego was relieved of duty on Tuesday.

A Navy news release cited a loss of confidence in Capt. Russell A. Herrell’s ability to command. The term “loss of confidence” is frequently used by the military when specific reasons are not disclosed for the removal of a commander. The Navy did not give specifics for Herrell’s removal.

The readiness center provides administrative support to attached units, according to the release. It is a subordinate command of Naval Information Force Reserve, which is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

The command’s chief of staff, Capt. Mark Meade, has been temporarily assigned as REDCEN San Diego’s commanding officer, per the release.

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