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February 5, 2008

Commander of Newport Coast Guard cutter suspended

The commander of a Newport-based Coast Guard cutter has been relieved of duty after allegations that he was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.

Commander Jeffery Dow had been commander of the cutter Willow since the summer of 2005. He was temporarily relieved of duty Feb. 1.

The 225-foot cutter was launched in 1996 and commissioned in April 1997.

“We take these types of allegations very seriously,” said Rear Adm. Timothy Sullivan, “and we will investigate this case fully.”

The case remains under investigation.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 9:20 AM | Permalink

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