As with nearly all commanding officer firings, the Navy declined to say why Capt. Danielle DeFant was relieved of command.
The Coast Guard says the recovery and transfer of remaining parts was completed last Wednesday.
A lack of military involvement will slow U.S. progress in the race to the moon and place at risk national security, scientific and economic interests.
By Charles Galbreath
The ship was commissioned in 1988 and supported Operation Enduring Freedom, among others.
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