The Air Force fired six leaders from their jobs at a nuclear base in Minot, North Dakota, citing a “loss of confidence” but providing no other details. Those axed include Col. Gregory Mayer, who oversaw the 5th Mission Support Group and Maj. Jonathan Welch, commander of the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Military Times reported. “These personnel actions were necessary to maintain the very high standards we demand of those units entrusted with supporting our nation’s nuclear mission,” Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara said in a release.
