US Navy relieves commanding officer of California medicine and readiness command citing loss of confidence

Published Aug 10, 04:24 PM UTC

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On August 10, 2026, the U.S. Navy relieved Capt. Mathew Loe, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Lemoore in California, after just over a year in the role. Rear Adm. Kevin Brown, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific, cited a 'loss of confidence in his ability to command.' Loe, who took command in July 2025, has been temporarily reassigned to NMFP, and Capt. Robin Bennet will serve as interim CO. The Navy stated the relief does not affect the command's operational readiness. NMRTC Lemoore provides healthcare to over 32,000 active duty, retired military, and civilian beneficiaries. Loe, a Texas native with a Doctor of Nursing Practice, joined the Navy after a civilian nursing career and deployed to Afghanistan in 2008. His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

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Military TimesWestern

Original headline: Navy removes California-based medicine and readiness CO

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