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Naval aviators will no longer command amphibious warships, CNO says

The move follows a two-year review after readiness fell to 41%, and the Navy says SWOs will bring deeper maintenance expertise and command stability.

Summary by Military Times
Surface warfare officers will soon assume command of all amphibious warships, bumping naval aviators from their previous positions as commanding officers, according to a Navy memo.The April 24 directive, seen on Reddit and confirmed by the U.S. Navy, cites issues with amphibious ship readiness and operational availability as catalysts for removing naval aviators from their previous positions as commanding officers of specialized vessels that tra…

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Military Times broke the news in Vienna, United States on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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