Super Hornet squadron commander fired

‘Loss of confidence’
Cmdr. Raymond Worthington led VFA 143


Super Hornet squadron commander fired
By Chris Amos - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday May 7, 2008 6:37:35 EDT

The skipper of an East Coast F/A-18 Super Hornet squadron has been fired because of ‘loss of confidence” in his ability to command.

Cmdr. Raymond B. Worthington was relieved of duty Monday as commanding officer of VFA 143, the Pukin’ Dogs, by Carrier Air Wing 7 commander Capt. Scott Stearney.

Naval Air Forces Atlantic spokesman Mike Maus refused to provide details on what caused Stearney to lose confidence in Worthington. He said no further administrative or disciplinary actions are being taken at this time, and he refused to say whether an investigation was underway.

“Any discussion on that would be inappropriate, but the decision to relieve Cmdr. Worthington was strictly an administrative manner,” Maus said.

Worthington has been temporarily assigned to Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic. Cmdr. Jake Elzey has temporarily assumed command of VFA 143.


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