Air Force base commander removed amid sex scandal

[douglas9]

SAN ANTONIO - The Air Force on Wednesday relieved the commander of a basic training squadron in which three instructors have been accused of illicit sexual contact with recruits.

Lt. Col. Mike Paquette lost his position as commander of the 331st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. An Air Force lawyer said the decision by Col. Eric Axelbank, commander of the 37th Training Wing, wasn't driven by disciplinary violations or misconduct allegations.

"Col. Axelbank, based upon a whole bunch of factors, has lost confidence in (Paquette's) ability to lead that squadron, and he has removed him," said Col. Polly Kenny, staff judge advocate for the 2nd Air Force.

The dismissal of Paquette, who did not respond to requests for comment, is the latest development in a growing sex scandal involving instructors on the base.

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Air-Force-base-commander-removed-amid-sex-scandal-3650651.php

[Sherman A1]

1. Good

It appears that the investigation continues and those found guilty should be punished for their misdeeds.

[2on2u]

2. One thing is sure. There is a sex scandal in progress, there is one finishing up, there will be

more sex scandals next week, there have been sex scandals since the beginning and there will be sex scandals until the end. The will occur everywhere at all levels of society. They are not right but they will always be with us and the best thing we can do is minimize their numbers.