Two Air Force commanders relieved of duty for hazing in Alaska, Washington
FAIRBANKS—Two lieutenant colonels have been relieved of their commands based on the investigation of a hazing practice that involved binding airmen with duct tape, according to a Friday announcement from Eielson Air Force Base's 354th Fighter Wing.
The two lieutenant colonels are squadron commanders based at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage and Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. The hazing reportedly occurred at all the squadron locations including at Detachment 1, an Air Force detachment at Fort Wainwright, according to an email from the Eielson public affairs office.
The news release stated an investigation found a hazing practice known as "rolling up" was common in the the two squadrons. Rolling up involved "tackling or restraining an airman, binding their hands or feet using duct tape, and allowing the individual to struggle before being released."
"According to the investigation, many airmen in the squadrons viewed 'rolling up' as being based on camaraderie and bonding, but that participation was based more on peer pressure than on enjoyment of the activity," the news release stated.
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