Futenma commander ousted due to ‘loss of trust and confidence’ in ability to lead
The Marine Corps has relieved the head of one of its most important Pacific bases due to a “loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead his command.” Col. Mark Coppess was fired Tuesday from his job as commander of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, by Marine Corps Installations Pacific chief Brig.
Name: Mark Coppess
Continent: Asia
Country: Japan
Company: Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
Position: Commander
Reason: Fired
Announcement Date: June 04, 2018, 10:00pm
Resignation Date: June 04, 2018, 10:00pm