Ballistic Missile Submarine USS Wyoming CO Removed From Command

Heather Mongilio – October 9, 2025 1:48 PM – Updated: October 9, 2025 4:01 PM

The commanding officer of USS Wyoming’s (SSBN-743) Blue Crew was relieved Wednesday, the Navy announced. 

Rear Adm. Bob Wirth, the commander of Submarine Group 10, relieved Cmdr. Robert Moreno, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to command. The release did not expand on the circumstances that led to the loss of confidence.

“Navy commanding officers are held to high standards of personal and professional conduct. They are expected to uphold the highest standards of responsibility, reliability, and leadership, and the Navy holds them accountable when they fall short of those standards,” reads the release.

Wyoming, an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, is currently in port undergoing a maintenance repair period, according to the release.

Moreno, who has been temporarily reassigned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, assumed command of the submarine in May 2024.

Moreno commissioned as an officer on Dec. 21, 2005, although he served as an enlisted sailor before he received his commission, according to his official Navy biography. 

Between 2001 and 2003, he served as the commander of the Joint Force Maritime Component.

He served aboard USS Pennsylvania (SSBN-735), USS Dallas (SSN-700) and USS North Carolina (SSN-777) since commissioning as an officer. 

He also previously served at commander, Submarine Force Atlantic and Submarine Readiness Squadron 32.