NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. - The program manager of the Multi-Functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) program office (PMA/PMW-101) was relieved on Oct. 27 due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.

Capt. Drew Williams was relieved by Rear Adm. Donald Gaddis, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs. The relief stems from an ongoing investigation. Rear Adm. Gaddis determined that Capt. Williams’s ability to lead had been impaired which is a detriment to the command mission.

The MIDS Deputy Program Manager, Kurt Reese, will assume temporary duties as Program Manager until a replacement is named.