June 4, 2024 at 04:14PM
Former Command Senior Chief Grisel Marrero was demoted and convicted by the US Navy for setting up an unauthorized Wi-Fi network on the USS Manchester. Marrero coordinated the network’s installation and usage with other sailors, and attempted to cover it up. She was charged with several offenses and demoted from E-8 to E-7.
From the provided meeting notes, the key points are as follows:
– Command Senior Chief Grisel Marrero of the USS Manchester was demoted due to her involvement in coordinating the procurement, installation, and use of an unauthorized Wi-Fi system on the vessel, despite Wi-Fi being prohibited on Navy vessels.
– Marrero’s actions came to light after a crew member attempted to inform the ship’s commanding officer about the illicit network, but the information was intercepted by Marrero.
– In an attempt to influence or impede the punishment of a crew member related to the Wi-Fi network, Marrero edited an image of the ship’s Starlink data usage to show less data being transferred via the satellite link.
– Marrero was relieved from her position in September and subsequently court-martialed.
– She was charged with willful dereliction of duty, making false statements, and obstruction to justice, and was demoted from the E-8 level to E-7 as punishment.
It is noted that the specific details about the potential consequences for other sailors involved with the Wi-Fi network are not yet known.