The Navy has relieved Lt. Cmdr. Adam Sandifer of his duties as commanding officer of the Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Shreveport, citing a “loss of confidence in his ability to command.” Rear Adm. Michael Steffen, commander of Navy Reserve Forces Command, made the decision, according to a Navy statement released Friday.

Sandifer, who took command of NRC Shreveport in March 2024, has been temporarily reassigned to Navy Personnel Command. Leadership of the Shreveport center has been transferred to Lt. Cmdr. John Perez on an interim basis.

The Navy did not provide additional details regarding Sandifer’s dismissal. The term “loss of confidence” is commonly used by the service to describe reasons for relieving commanding officers.

Sandifer’s removal marks the second dismissal of a commanding officer from a Navy reserve center this month. On Dec. 3, the Navy relieved Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Bourque as the commanding officer of NRC Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The Navy has emphasized its commitment to maintaining high standards for commanding officers and holding them accountable when those standards are not met.