Top Officers On USS Montgomery Relieved Of Duty By Navy

San Diego CA

31 December, 2021

1:48 PM

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By Editor, Times of San Diego December 30, 2021 The Navy relieved the commanding officer and executive officer of the San Diego-based USS Montgomery of command Thursday, according to a statement. Cmdr. Richard J. Zamberlan and Cmdr. Phillip Lunderberg were relieved "due to a loss of confidence in their ability to command," a Navy statement read. No other details were provided for the Navy's reasons, though the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that "the loss of confidence is connected to a mishandled sexual harassment complaint on the ship." The paper cited a source familiar with the vessel. Cmdr. Dustin Lonero of the USS Coronado has been assigned as the Montgomery's new commanding officer until a permanent replacement is found. Zamberlan and Lundberg will be reassigned to Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, according to the Navy. Times of San Diego is an independent online news site covering the San Diego metropolitan area. Our journalists report on politics, crime, business, sports, education, arts, the military and everyday life in San Diego. No subscription is required, and you can sign up for a free daily newsletter with a summary of the latest news.