Squadron Commander Relieved of Command
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS080505-33
Release Date: 5/5/2008 4:47:00 PM
From Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- The commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 143 was relieved of his duties, May 5.
Cmdr. Raymond B. Worthington was relieved from duty by Capt. Scott Stearney, Commander, Carrier Air Wing 7.
Stearney cited the loss of confidence in Worthington's ability to command as the reason for his relief.
Cmdr. Jake Elzey has temporarily assumed command of VFA-143.
Worthington, an F/A-18 pilot, served as commanding officer since February 2007 and previously was the squadron's executive officer. He has been temporarily assigned to Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic.
VFA-143 flies the F/A-18E "Super Hornet" and is based at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va.
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