USN Destroys Nuclear Submarine Commander's Career

Monday, August 03, 2026

"KINGS BAY, GA. " On 30 July 2026, Commander, Submarine Squadron 20 relieved Cmdr. Joseph Sammur as commanding officer of USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (Blue Crew) due to loss of confidence in his ability to command. Submarine Squadron 20 Deputy for Training, Cmdr. Luke Kelvington, has temporarily assumed command of West Virginia (B). The submarine is currently in port conducting a maintenance repair period. The relief of the CO does not impact the ship's mission or schedule. Sammur assumed command of USS West Virginia (B) on 14 August 2025. He has been temporarily reassigned to Submarine Group 10."

Cmdr. Joseph Sammur, 14 Aug 2025

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#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-08-03 06:33 AM | Reply

"I work my furry liitle paws to the bone on my MS XP PC and this is the thanks I get!"

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-08-03 05:54 PM | Reply

Are either commander Israeli operatives?

That would be a hoot - they just assume command of nuclear vessels.

Is this a typical formal process or is something happened?

What transgression occurred?

#3 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-08-04 10:36 PM | Reply

As usual, the devious Trumpf junta stated "due to loss of confidence in his ability to command."

The Stalinist purges of non-MAGA officers in the DOD continues.

What a military the next non-Republican POTUS inherits on 20 Jan 2029.

I can't even imagine where and how the next administration starts to undo the incalculable damage being done.

And unwiring all of the nasty relationships and under-handed contracts.

Well, at least the 2024 Democrats got the Israeli hostages home.

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-08-04 10:45 PM | Reply