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02/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/22/2026 16:51
Navy Relieves USS Truxtun Commanding Officer
Navy Relieves USS Truxtun Commanding Officer
22 February 2026
MAYPORT, Fla. - Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/4th Fleet. relieved the commanding officer of USS Truxtun (DDG 103), Cmdr. James Koffi, Feb. 22, due to a loss of confidence in Koffi's ability to command.
The relief occurred after Truxtun was involved in a collision with the USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) during a replenishment-at-sea on Feb. 11, 2026, in the U.S Southern Command area of responsibility. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
Cmdr. Taylor Auclair who was most recently assigned to U.S. Fleet Forces Command will serve as Truxtun's commanding officer.
The Navy maintains the highest standards for leaders and holds them accountable when those standards are not met.
Truxtun is currently in port Ponce, Puerto Rico, in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the President's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland.
Koffi, who assumed command of Truxtun on Jan. 9, 2025, has been temporarily reassigned to Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Atlantic.
For questions related to this release, please contact U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth Fleet Public Affairs at [email protected]
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