Air Force fires Thunderbirds commander

The Air Force has fired the leader of the Thunderbirds flight demonstration team that experienced a crash at an Ohio airshow.Air Force officials said Wednesday Lt. Col. Jason Heard's firing was unrelated to the June mishap in Dayton that destroyed a $29 million fighter jet.The Air Force says his commanding officer "lost confidence in his leadership and risk management style."Heard's commanding officer says it was a difficult decision, but ultimately one that is in the best interests of the team.