(The Hill) - The commander of a Navy destroyer who was photographed firing a rifle whose scope was pointing backward was relieved of duty last week, the service has confirmed.
Cameron Yaste, commanding officer of the destroyer USS John S. McCain, was removed on Friday “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command the guided-missile destroyer,” according to a Navy statement.
This undated photo, provided by Stars and Stripes, shows Cameron Yaste, commanding officer of the destroyer USS John McCain...