Commander, Coastal Riverine Group (CRG) 2, Capt. James Hamblet, relieved Capt. David Hunter of his duties Feb. 15 as commanding officer Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 12 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, a result of mismanagement of personnel matters and unprofessional behavior.
MSRON 12 Command Master Chief, Operations Specialist Master Chief Gregory Krumholz, has also been relieved due to substandard performance of his duties as he demonstrated inappropriate and unprofessional behavior as command master chief.
Capt. Erich Diehl, CRG 2 deputy commander, will assume command of MSRON 12 until Hunter’s permanent relief, Capt. Robert Perry, is able to take command. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Master Chief Jeff Barnes will replace Krumholz as command master chief until a permanent relief is identified. Both Diehl and Barnes are experienced in leading personnel conducting expeditionary operations.
MSRON 12 is a Navy Reserve unit based in Williamsburg, Va., and is currently forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility. Coastal Riverine Force Sailors conduct port and harbor security, high value asset protection, offensive combat operations and maritime security operations in rivers, harbors and coastal waterways.
[mappress] Naval Today Staff, February 18, 2013; Image: US Navy