USS Georgia Submarine Commander Arrested in Georgia and Relieved of Duty Due to ‘Loss of Confidence’
17th January 2024
The commanding officer of the USS Georgia sub’s blue crew — Capt. Geoffry Patterson — was relieved by Rear Adm. Thomas Buchanan, the commander of Submarine Group 10, “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said.
Patterson appears to be the first Navy commander to be removed from command this year.
Suggesting that we can look forward to others?
The USS Georgia is homeported at King’s Bay, Georgia. According to data from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, where King’s Bay is located, Patterson was arrested in the early hours of Jan. 9 on charges including driving under the influence and improper lane change.