Admiral Relieved of Mediterranean Post
The U.S. commander of land-based naval air forces in the Mediterranean region was relieved of his duties and given a letter of reprimand for allegedly having an extramarital affair and lying about it. The action against Rear Adm. Paul “Scott” Semko, 50, was taken by Adm. James O. Ellis Jr., commander in chief of allied forces, Southern Europe, said Capt. Stephen Honda, spokesman for U.S. Naval Forces Europe. Honda said at a Pentagon briefing that Semko had an affair with a civilian not in his command and had made a false official statement.
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