Captain relieved of command

Navy Capt. Nate Schneider, who commanded the school that develops aviation technical training, was removed from his job Tuesday as commander of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training headquartered at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. Schneider's relief was carried out by Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad, the head of Naval Education and Training Command. Following an investigation Cozad lost confidence in Schneider's ability to lead, according to Cmdr. James Stockman, a spokesman for Naval Education and Training Command. The investigation into unspecified allegations was completed a couple of weeks ago, he said. Schneider enlisted in the Navy in 1981 and later became an officer through the Enlisted Commissioning Program, his official bio says. He assumed command of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training in November 2018. Capt. Bryant Hepstall, the center’s executive officer, has now taken command. (Sources: military.com, taskandpurpose.com, 04/28/20)