8th Fighter Wing commander relieved

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8th Fighter Wing commander relieved
By Erik Holmes
Posted : Monday Nov 10, 2008 5:38:58 EST

The commander of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, was relieved of command Monday because of a lack of confidence in his leadership.

Col. Bryan Bearden was removed by Gen. Howie Chandler, Pacific Air Forces commander, because of “duty performance factors,” according to a press release from the base.

A PacAF official said Bearden was not being investigated for any wrong-doing, but that the wing has faced challenges during a series of recent inspections.

“Chandler … said new leadership was required to maintain the highest levels of precision and reliability,” according to the press release.

Bearden was replaced by Col. Jerry Harris, who was serving as director of operations for 13th Air Force at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.


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