US Navy commander removed from position following humiliating photograph
Cameron Yaste, the commanding officer of the USS John McCain, was relieved of his duties several months following a weapons mishap. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The captain of the USS John McCain, Cmdr. Cameron Yaste, has been relieved of his duties several months after a viral photo surfaced, showing him holding a rifle with the scope mounted backwards, as reported by a Navy press release.
The controversial image, which was shared on the Navy's social media in April, depicted Yaste in a firing position with the incorrectly mounted optics. The photo drew widespread ridicule online, including a response from the US Marine Corps, which posted an image of a Marine firing a weapon alongside the caption, “Clear Sight Picture.”
While the Navy did not explicitly attribute Yaste's removal to the photo, they emphasized their commitment to maintaining high standards for their officers and accountability when those standards are not upheld. “The commanding officer of USS John S. McCain was relieved Aug. 30 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command the guided-missile destroyer,” the Navy stated, adding that Yaste's removal has not affected the ship's mission or schedule.
In the meantime, the US has deployed two aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East, amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Washington has consistently affirmed its support for Israel in the face of potential threats.
The USS John McCain is part of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier strike group. Recently, it was joined by the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group following the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, and high-ranking Hezbollah member Fuad Shukr in Beirut.
Israel has acknowledged its role in Shukr's killing and has issued threats of further attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon, while remaining silent on its involvement in Haniyeh’s assassination. Iran has declared intentions for “harsh punishment” against Israel for Haniyeh's killing, heightening concerns in Washington regarding a potential coordinated assault involving Iranian allies like Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthis.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
The controversial image, which was shared on the Navy's social media in April, depicted Yaste in a firing position with the incorrectly mounted optics. The photo drew widespread ridicule online, including a response from the US Marine Corps, which posted an image of a Marine firing a weapon alongside the caption, “Clear Sight Picture.”
While the Navy did not explicitly attribute Yaste's removal to the photo, they emphasized their commitment to maintaining high standards for their officers and accountability when those standards are not upheld. “The commanding officer of USS John S. McCain was relieved Aug. 30 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command the guided-missile destroyer,” the Navy stated, adding that Yaste's removal has not affected the ship's mission or schedule.
In the meantime, the US has deployed two aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East, amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Washington has consistently affirmed its support for Israel in the face of potential threats.
The USS John McCain is part of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier strike group. Recently, it was joined by the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group following the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, and high-ranking Hezbollah member Fuad Shukr in Beirut.
Israel has acknowledged its role in Shukr's killing and has issued threats of further attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon, while remaining silent on its involvement in Haniyeh’s assassination. Iran has declared intentions for “harsh punishment” against Israel for Haniyeh's killing, heightening concerns in Washington regarding a potential coordinated assault involving Iranian allies like Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthis.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
