As reported by Military.com, a California-based Marine commander was removed from his job over “poor judgment” displayed during a recent flyover, removed as commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225. The decision was made by Maj. Gen. Kevin Iiams, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, who determined the commander flew too fast and too low during a recent event, a Marine official familiar with the situation said. “It is a necessity to enforce standards and is vital that 3rd MAW provides strong and effective leadership to promote operational excellence, trust, and combat readiness,” the Marine Corps’ statement on the relief says. Read the entire report from Military.com at https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/01/30/marine-aviator-relieved-flying-too-low-and-too-fast-during-ceremony.html
As reported by Union Tribune, a Marine Lieutenant Colonel was relieved of duty after allegedly flying too low and too fast at a “sundowning” ceremony for the squadron’s F/A-18D Hornets. A video obtained by the San Diego Union-Tribune shows the January 23 flyover of an F/A-18D at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. That flight cost a squadron commander his job. Read the entire report from the San Diego Union Tribune at https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/military/story/2020-01-31/video-this-f-a-18-flyover-cost-a-miramar-squadron-commander-his-job-and-likely-his-career
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