It made news that the Commanders of Task Force 70/Carrier Strike Group Five and Destroyer Squadron 15 had been relieved of command as part of the investigation into the fatal collisions of the USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) with a merchant vessel south of Tokyo Bay, and the USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) with a merchant vessel near the Singapore Straits. These most recent firings follow the relief of the Commander, Seventh Fleet, and of the commanding officer, executive officer, and command master chief of the Fitzgerald. All were fired for “loss of confidence.” There is no suggestion that any of the officers or the master chief were suspected of wrongdoing or a specific personal failure that led to the mishaps. Instead, their firings are part of a Navy culture that exalts both the responsibility and accountability of those in command.