The U.S. Navy relieved Commander Caitlin Cunningham, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class d
· Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, United States
The U.S. Navy relieved Commander Caitlin Cunningham, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112), on September 27 for a “loss of confidence.” She had held the post since October 24, 2025, just under a year. The Michael Murphy deployed on December 1, 2025, with the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) carrier strike group, then remained in the Middle East to support the blockade of Iran after Operation Epic Fury. The ship returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam today, just under three weeks short of a full year deployed. The Navy said the crew completed 12 co