NORFOLK, Virginia - The commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center (NRC) Manchester, New Hampshire was relieved May 2 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
Cmdr. Joseph Dearing was relieved of his duties as NRC Manchester's commanding officer by Capt. Christian Parilla, commander of Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command (REDCOM) Norfolk. NRC Manchester is a subordinate command of Navy Reserve Force Command, which is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia.
The Navy maintains the highest standards for leaders and holds them accountable when those standards are not met.
Cmdr. Christopher Worthy has been temporarily assigned as NRC Manchester's commanding officer. The reserve center provides administrative support to attached units, including pay and personnel transaction processing.
Dearing has been temporarily reassigned to REDCOM Norfolk. He assumed command of NRC Manchester in September 2024.
