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11-21-07, 07:01 AM
Navy Super Hornet squadron leader relieved of duty after arrest
By: Associated Press -
LEMOORE, Calif. -- The commander of a Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet attack fighter squadron has been relieved of duty following an arrest for investigation of driving under the influence.
Navy officials say Commander Thomas O'Dowd was relieved on November 14th due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead the squadron.
The action came four days after Kings County sheriff's deputies arrested O'Dowd after receiving a report the officer was allegedly driving erratically at Naval Air Station, Lemoore.
The Navy says O'Dowd had been in command of Strike Fighter Squadron 122 since July.
Ellie
By: Associated Press -
LEMOORE, Calif. -- The commander of a Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet attack fighter squadron has been relieved of duty following an arrest for investigation of driving under the influence.
Navy officials say Commander Thomas O'Dowd was relieved on November 14th due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead the squadron.
The action came four days after Kings County sheriff's deputies arrested O'Dowd after receiving a report the officer was allegedly driving erratically at Naval Air Station, Lemoore.
The Navy says O'Dowd had been in command of Strike Fighter Squadron 122 since July.
Ellie