Super Hornet squadron CO fired

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<p>Super</a> Hornet squadron CO fired - Navy News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Navy Times</p>

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The commander of the Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet training squadron was fired Wednesday for what officials said was “a loss of confidence in his ability to lead his squadron,” Navy officials said Thursday.</p>

<p>Cmdr. Thomas O’Dowd, who took over Strike Fighter Squadron 122 in July, was relieved by Capt. Hal Murdock, who commands Strike Fighter Wing-Pacific, according to a statement issued by Naval Air Forces in Coronado, Calif.</p>

<p>No explanation was given. O’Dowd was reassigned temporarily to Murdock’s command, based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, “pending further review,” officials said in the statement....

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<p>Another CO is sacked by the Navy.</p>

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<p>The Hanford Sentinel reported he was arrested for DUI.</p>

<p>Tim</p>

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<p>Super</a> Hornet CO fired after DUI arrest - Navy News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Navy Times</p>

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The commander of the Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet training squadron was fired Wednesday, four days after he was jailed on suspicion of driving under the influence at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.</p>

<p>Navy officials said Cmdr. Thomas O’Dowd, 44, was relieved of command for “a loss of confidence in his ability to lead his squadron,” according to a statement issued by Naval Air Forces in Coronado. Officials provided no other details on the reason....

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<p>I have personally at least 3 that have been fired for DUI's. We just lost 1 last month. He was a great commander and it will be a loss, but it was a stupid action...caught going through the gates on Sat. New CO in position Sunday night.</p>

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<p>For the few folks who believe that the tough stand taken by the current Supe re alcohol abuse at USNA is somehow out of line . . . these articles detail how it is viewed in the Fleet. </p>

<p>People who drink excessively make stupid mistakes, such as driving or sexual assault, that can ruin their careers -- or someone else's life. You can only hope that a tough lesson learned early in life re responsible use of alcohol will prevent needing to learn it later.</p>

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<p>I agree, also how can u command if u have broken the law. Just because u didn't get caught before doesn't make it illegal. Most importantly I couldn't care if they keep firing them, afterall, my s or d could be the one hit by them. If u want to be a leader accept the fact that you must live your life as a leader. If u wouldn't accept it as a CO then if you do it, u deserv the punishment that u would have handed out.</p>

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<p>Meant to say LEGAL</p>