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US Navy Dismisses Senior Commanders at Japan Ship Repair Facility

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Last updated: October 22, 2024
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US Navy Dismisses Senior Commanders at Japan Ship Repair Facility

Navy Removes Leadership at Yokosuka Ship Repair Facility Amidst Command Concerns

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This past weekend, the U.S. Navy terminated the commanding and executive officers of the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center located in Yokosuka, Japan, due to a reported โ€œloss of confidence in their ability to command.โ€ Capt. Zaldy Valenzuela, the commanding officer, and Cmdr. Art Palalay, his executive officer, were relieved of their duties on Sunday, with the Navy providing minimal details surrounding their removal.

In a statement, the Navy emphasized its commitment to upholding high standards for its leaders, noting, โ€œNaval leaders are entrusted with significant responsibilities to their Sailors and commands.โ€ Following the dismissals, Capt. Dan Lannamann, previously commanding officer of Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center in Norfolk, Virginia, has stepped in as the new head of the facility. Meanwhile, Cmdr. Timothy Emge, the centerโ€™s operations officer, is temporarily assuming the role of executive officer.

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The Navy typically does not disclose specific reasons behind the firing of commanding officers beyond the general announcement of a loss of confidence, and no further explanations were made available regarding the circumstances leading to Valenzuela and Palalayโ€™s departures.

Capt. Valenzuelaโ€™s extensive background includes roles such as ship superintendent, electrical division officer aboard the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard, and combat and communications officer on the amphibious command ship Blue Ridge. Cmdr. Palalay, who joined the Navy in 1993 and was commissioned in 2006, had served as the readiness officer at Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific before assuming his position at SRF-JRMC in 2023.

The Yokosuka facility is integral to the Navyโ€™s operations, equipped with six dry docks to perform intermediate and depot-level maintenance and repairs for ships within the 7th Fleet. As the Navy continues to prioritize leadership accountability, the recent changes highlight the challenges and scrutiny that come with managing critical naval resources and personnel.

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