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Rear Admiral Relieves Three Leaders at Yokosuka Repair Center

6/5/2026

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Rear Admiral Dan Lannamann relieved Captains Wendel Penetrante, Edwin Catubig and Master Chief Thomas Howell at Yokosuka ship-repair center.
The Navy said the reliefs will not affect the command’s mission.
Acting leaders are Capt. John Bauer (commander), Cmdr. David Reinhardt (executive officer) and Master Chief David Marcus (command master chief).
The facility supports the 7th Fleet and employs about 120 military personnel, 325 civilians and 2,500 Japanese workers.

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Rear Admiral Dan Lannamann relieved Captains Wendel Penetrante, Edwin Catubig and Master Chief Thomas Howell at Yokosuka ship-repair center.
The Navy said the reliefs will not affect the command’s mission.
Acting leaders are Capt. John Bauer (commander), Cmdr. David Reinhardt (executive officer) and Master Chief David Marcus (command master chief).
The facility supports the 7th Fleet and employs about 120 military personnel, 325 civilians and 2,500 Japanese workers.