Commander of the U.S. Air Force’s 8th Fighter Wing in South Korea Steps Down After Only 5 Months
What ever happened with his family must have been pretty bad to give up command after only 5 months:
The head of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base will relinquish command due to personal reasons after less than half a year on the job.
Col. Timothy Murphy will retire “earlier than planned” on Feb. 1 “solely due to family reasons,” said a news release from 7th Air Force at Osan Air Base, roughly 75 miles north of Kunsan.
Murphy took charge of the wing on May 25. He previously served as vice commander of the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan.
“I did not make this decision lightly, but know it is the best choice for the well-being of my family and the 8th Fighter Wing,” he said in the release. “I want to thank the Wolf Pack community for respecting our privacy and being so understanding as we transition to retirement.”
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You can read more at the link.
In today’s Air Force, must have used the wrong pronouns toward young Airmen.
Wow. That does not happen often.
If he were actually removed rather than stepping down voluntarily, the story would be “due to loss of confidence in his leadership”, most likely. Or something similar.
May the Lord care for Colonel Murphy and his family and bring them peace.