The commanding officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group New Orleans, Cmdr. Chris Brown, was relieved of command Feb. 10, 2022, by Capt. Butch Smith, Region Central Commodore, due to loss of confidence in his ability to command.
The loss of confidence is a result of actions leading to a Jan. 23, 2022 arrest for driving while intoxicated and other traffic-related charges in St. Tammany, Louisiana.
Brown will be reassigned to Navy Reserve Center New Orleans. Cmdr. Dave Pavlik, Region Central Deputy Commodore, will assume the duties of commanding officer of NTAG New Orleans until a permanent relief is identified.
Navy Recruiting Command takes alcohol-related misconduct very seriously. NRC is dedicated to mission accomplishment and protecting the integrity of the recruiting process and trust of the American people.
