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Navy Civil Affairs Commander Relieved

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Story Number: NNS080509-21
Release Date: 5/9/2008 4:46:00 PM

From Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

NORFOLK (NNS) -- The commanding officer of Maritime Civil Affairs Group (MCAG) was relieved from duty on May 9.

Capt. Kenneth J. Schwingshakl was relieved from duty by Rear Adm. Mike Tillotson, Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC).

Tillotson cited a loss of confidence in Schwingshakl's ability to command as the reason for his relief.

Capt. Bob McKenna, NECC's training officer, has temporarily assumed command of MCAG.

Schwingshakl served as commander of MCAG since March 2007. He has been temporarily assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command.

MCAG is based at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek in Norfolk, Va.

For more news from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/necc/.