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11th Wing commander fired

The Air Force abruptly fired the commander of the 11th Wing at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., after losing confidence in his ability to lead, according to a service news release.

Col. Jon Roop had been commander since June 2008, serving 16 months of what is typically a two-year assignment. The vice commander, Col. Carl Gramlick, will lead the wing until a new commander is appointed, according to the statement from the Air Force District of Washington, which oversees the 11th Wing.

AFDW Commander Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice relieved Roop of command Tuesday, citing a loss of faith, trust and confidence in his ability to lead.

“He did not meet the leadership example we expect in our Air Force,” Jodice said through an AFDW spokeswoman. “We hold our leaders to a higher standard.”

The spokeswoman, Lynda Valentine, would not say whether job performance or personal behavior led to Roop’s dismissal but did say no criminal charges have been filed or are pending. She also would not say whether any administrative action had been taken, citing the law protecting an individual’s privacy rights.

Roop remains on active duty, assigned to AFDW, Valentine said.