Carrier Air Wing CO Relieved Over Relationship: The commanding officer of Carrier Air Wing 17 was relieved of duty Friday following allegations of an “inappropriate relationship” with a female junior officer under his command, the Navy announced Saturday. Capt. Jeffrey S. Winter was relieved by Rear Adm. David Steindl, commander of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson’s strike group, due to “a loss of confidence” in Winter’s ability to command, according to the statement. The command investigation into Winter’s conduct remains ongoing. Winter has been reassigned to Pacific Fleet Naval Air Forces headquarters pending the outcome. Commanders relieved of duty for alleged misconduct are typically sent to a headquarters command. Officers found to have engaged in misconduct generally face a Navy board that determines whether they should be allowed to continue serving, unless they voluntarily retire.
Posted on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 22:31:20 +0000
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