The commander of the 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron—the unit that maintains F-22s for the 1st Fighter Wing at JB Langley-Eustis, Va.—has been relieved of command, several media outlets reported. Lt. Col. Ivan Pennington, who has led the squadron for the last two years, was removed March 25 by 1st FW Commander Col. Pete Fesler, reported The Virginian-Pilot. “We hold commanders to the highest standards, and when they fall short of these expectations, they must be held accountable,” Fesler said in a statement, though he did not provide any details about how Pennington may have failed to meet expectations. Maj. Jason Moehle has been named interim commander.
Some Guard Troops Won’t Get Paid Until Shutdown Ends
Oct. 29, 2025
The National Guard Bureau says most units are postponing drills during the shutdown, but some states are sticking to their training schedule, resulting in a patchwork of different policies and some confusion in the ranks.
