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U.S. Marine Corps Fires Commander Over Trust Issues

11/30/2025

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The U.S. Marine Corps fired Lt. Col. Calischaran G. James, commander of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 in Okinawa, for loss of trust and confidence.
Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale approved the decision.
James, originally from Dominica, earned the Earle Hattaway Ground Officer of the Year Award in 2020.
Lt. Col. Ryan T. Iden was named interim commanding officer.
The dismissal follows similar firings in a Hawaii-based Marine squadron.

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The U.S. Marine Corps fired Lt. Col. Calischaran G. James, commander of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 in Okinawa, for loss of trust and confidence.
Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale approved the decision.
James, originally from Dominica, earned the Earle Hattaway Ground Officer of the Year Award in 2020.
Lt. Col. Ryan T. Iden was named interim commanding officer.
The dismissal follows similar firings in a Hawaii-based Marine squadron.