Capt. Zoe Kotnik clips on her mask in her F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a sortie at Eglin AFB, Florida, November 2017. US Air Force/Samuel King Jr.
Business Insider/Military Times: The first woman to lead the Air Force's F-16 Viper demonstration team relieved after 2 weeks in charge
* The first woman to lead the Air Force's F-16 demonstration team has been relieved.
* The Air Force would not specific what caused her removal, which comes two weeks after her appointment.
* An experienced pilot, Capt. Zoe Kotnik's selection was the subject of a high-profile media roll-out.
Capt. Zoe Kotnik, the first female pilot to head the F-16 Viper demonstration team, was relieved of command Monday.
"Col. Derek O'Malley, 20th Fighter Wing commander, relieved Capt. Zoe Kotnik from command Feb. 11 due to a loss of confidence in her ability to lead and command the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper demonstration team," Col. Allen Herritage, director of public affairs at ACC, said in a statement. "The Viper demonstration team is working to minimize impacts on scheduled performances and looks forward to inspiring crowds around the country during the upcoming season as soon as a new commander is selected."
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WNU Editor: No explanation has been given on her dismissal. But being fired after only being on the job for two weeks. Wow! It must have been very serious.
