Former U.S. defense officials said the unsecured messaging chain could have jeopardized the operation and put American lives at risk.
Administration officials acknowledged that top leaders used a non-government group chat to coordinate ahead of military airstrikes in Yemen.
Cmdr. Sarah M. Quemada was relieved of her duties “due to a loss of confidence in her ability to command,” the service said.
By Beth Sullivan
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro amended regulations this month to create more command opportunities for information warfare officers.
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