Executive Officer Relieved of Duty
On Friday, 17 September 2010, Commander Charles Mansfield was relieved of his duty for misconduct by Captain Jeffrey Wolstenholme, commander of Destroyer Squadron 22. Relief of Mansfield came after investigation into allegations that Mansfield struck a subordinate officer while the ship was underway, participating in a composite training unit exercise on 9 July. Mansfield was taken for non-judicial punishment proceedings on charges of assault and conduct unbecoming an officer. He was found guilty of both charges, said Lieutenant Commander Bill Urban, a spokesman with Naval Surface Force Atlantic. The incident took place in Mahan's combat direction center in front of several other sailors, Urban said. He declined to provide further details.
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