A military judge has granted a defense request to delay the court-martial of a Camp Zama chaplain accused of adultery and Internet stalking, U.S. Army Japan officials said.

The trial of Capt. Mike Myers was scheduled to start Thursday. A new date has not been announced.

Myers, 45, is charged with five counts of cyberstalking and one specification each of adultery and unbecoming conduct stemming from his alleged relationship with an Arizona woman. After an investigation hearing in May, it was determined that he should face court-martial.

A 16-year Army veteran, Myers remains assigned to Camp Zama’s 441st Military Intelligence Battalion, 500th Military Intelligence Brigade but was removed from chaplain duties after receiving nonjudicial punishment last November. Since then, he has worked in an administrative role and had no contact with soldiers.

If convicted on all charges, he faces up to 27 years in prison, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and dismissal from the Army.

Roughead nominated to be CNONavy Adm. Gary Roughead has been nominated to become the new Chief of Naval Operations.

Roughead is currently serving as commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Norfolk, Va.

Stripes reported July 26 that Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates was recommending that President Bush nominate Roughead.

If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Roughead would replace Adm. Michael Mullen.

Mullen attended confirmation hearings this week to become the new Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Roughead has been head of Fleet Forces Command since May 17. His prior commands include commandant of the U.S. Naval Academy and commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Joint Task Force 519.