A former commander of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has pleaded guilty to disobeying a superior officer and fraternization. Prosecutors dropped a charge of extramarital sexual conduct against Col. Christopher Meeker as part of a plea agreement.
Meeker was accused of having a relationship with a staff sergeant, and disobeying orders to end the relationship. Col. Matthew Stoffel sentenced Meeker to 21 days confinement, a reprimand, and forfeiture of $7,000 pay per month for two months.
Meeker assumed command of the 88th Air Base Wing in July 2022 and was removed from command Dec. 29, 2023. He was charged on Oct. 25, 2024…