Rear Adm. Trent R. DeMoss. (U.S. Navy)
5 Apr 2021
The flag officer who oversees the Navy s eight aviation maintenance depots has been removed from his job over a loss of confidence in his ability to lead amid an investigation.
Rear Adm. Trent DeMoss, commander of Fleet Readiness Centers in Maryland, was relieved of his duties by Vice Adm. Dean Peters, the head of Naval Air Systems, on Monday. The decision was based on a loss of confidence in [DeMoss ] ability to command, said Rear Adm. Charlie Brown, chief of Navy information.
The Navy Inspector General is investigating the matter, Brown said, adding we will not comment on an ongoing investigation.
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Navy fires CO of Fleet Readiness Centers The commanding officer of Fleet Readiness Centers was relieved of duty Monday, Navy officials said. Vice Adm. Dean Peters, commander of Naval Air Systems, relieved Rear Adm. Trent Demoss “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” according to Rear Adm. Charlie Brown, the Navy’s chief spokesman. “The Navy Inspector General is investigating this matter, and we will not comment on an ongoing investigation,” Brown said. No additional information was immediately provided. However, USNI News is reporting that Demoss’ ouster came after a preliminary review into a sexual harassment allegation against him.
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