On April 24, 2026, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle signed a formal memorandum directing that only Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) will be eligible to command U.S. Navy amphibious warships.

Cmdr. Christopher Johnson was relieved of his duties as NIOC Colorado’s commanding officer on Thursday "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command," the Navy said. (U.S. Navy) The Navy ...