PRESS RELEASE: 35th SFS commander relieved of command

Published June 8, 2018
By Staff Reports
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, relieved Maj. Patrick Gordon, the 35th Security Forces Squadron commander, of his duties, June 6.

“The decision to relieve Maj. Gordon was not due to lack of confidence, job performance or loss of faith and trust in him,” said Jobe. “Maj. Gordon performed excellently, showed professionalism in the execution of his duties and ultimately got the mission done every day. This decision was made to allow the Gordon family to work through personal issues without the added stress of command.”

Capt. Macie Cottier has assumed the duties of squadron commander until further notice.

Please contact the 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office with any questions by phone at 0176-77-3075 or email at 35fw.pa@us.af.mil.