Navy Commander Fired

SAN DIEGO, Cal. - August 12, 2008 The Navy said Tuesday that Cmdr. Shawn Bentley was relieved of duty Monday for loss of confidence in his ability to command, only three months after assuming the position.

A Navy spokesman says an Inspector General investigation has been completed and the results of that investigation were under review to determine what, if any, further action should be taken.

No other details about what led to the decision to relieve Bentley were released.

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