The U.S. Navy has relieved Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Bourque from his role as commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Cheyenne, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
The decision was announced on December 3, 2024.
Capt. Christopher Peppel, Commander of Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command Everett, made the decision to remove Bourque from his position. The Navy emphasised its commitment to maintaining the highest standards for commanding officers and holds them accountable when those expectations are not met.
Lt. Cmdr. Margaret Nichols has been appointed as the interim commanding officer of NRC Cheyenne. Bourque, who had led the center since December 2023, has been temporarily reassigned to Navy Reserve Forces Command.
NRC Cheyenne operates under the oversight of Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command Everett, based in Everett, Washington, as part of the broader structure supporting Navy Reserve readiness and operations.
The U.S. Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Cheyenne, situated in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a facility dedicated to supporting the training, readiness, and mobilisation of Navy Reserve personnel. It ensures that reservists are well-prepared to supplement the active-duty U.S. Navy in a wide range of operational roles. The centre provides administrative and operational support, including career development and training programmes designed to uphold mission readiness.
NRC Cheyenne, on its website, says it also acts as a vital link, enabling reservists to contribute to national defence efforts while maintaining their civilian commitments.
Operating under the U.S. Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command Everett, NRC Cheyenne plays an integral role in aligning reservists with the Navy’s strategic goals. It offers the resources and infrastructure necessary to prepare personnel for both peacetime and contingency operations, focusing on readiness and adaptability.
Its role is indispensable in ensuring the seamless integration of reservists into critical missions, reinforcing the overall strength and flexibility of the U.S. Navy Reserve force.
The U.S. navy is seriously brutal in regards to sacking COs.
You have to wonder how good the USN system is at making Command appointments.
The active duty USN has 60,000 commissioned officers. The reserves easily double that. Roughly the same size as the entire British Army.
With humans involved, You’re going to have things going on constantly.
No it’s not just a numbers thing, if you look at the states the USN are brutal compared to other services, they cull far more commanding officers than the army, airforce or marines…by a considerable margin.
Yeh, and that’s without alcohol….. Bitter sweet eh? 🎄 🎅 🕳️ 🙃.
Could Cheyenne be any further from the sea?
‘Not another one’ how many do they have left?
59,999
Could we ask the US to second a set of officers and relieve our command from the top down? I’ve certainly lost confidence in the ability to command.
No sir, we tried that. Couldn’t cope even WITH alcohol. 🎄😁🕳️🙃Btth.
Is the sailor out of the ‘village people’ in command ? 🏳️🌈😋