Posted on May 1, 2015
Comments end 19th Air Force commander's career
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http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military/2015/04/30/19th-air-force-commander-steps-down/26632917/
In an earlier thread posted by MAJ (Join to see) the topic of command reliefs was mentioned. I thought this was apt, so provided for your consideration.
In an earlier thread posted by MAJ (Join to see) the topic of command reliefs was mentioned. I thought this was apt, so provided for your consideration.
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How can 34 years of service be undone by 1 comment?? This zero tolerance for mistakes from leadership is BS - especially because it doesn't seem to apply to elected officials. Hmm, wonder why that is?
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
Sir, Now I'm curious what it was!
However... It's not like We haven't seen a 5 Star fired before for making Public comments.
However... It's not like We haven't seen a 5 Star fired before for making Public comments.
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LTC Yinon Weiss
Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS - I think that public insubordination of the President is in a different league and not really a fair comparison (I assume you are referring to General MacArthur).
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
LTC Yinon Weiss It's an absolutely unfair comparison! (Yes, I was referring to Gen MacArthur). I actually have no idea what the comment Gen Keltz made is (article doesn't specify), but I was just highlighting the idea that these Generals "know better" :p Basically, a joke for Maj Petrarca's amusement.
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This doesn't make sense to me. I can't think of any comment somebody could make that by itself would undo an exceptional 34 year career... unless that comment would also lead to legal prosecution (treason, etc.). I don't understand what somebody could possibly say to end a long career, yet still be praised by a 4 star General as part of your retirement. How can you have it both ways? Something just seems really odd about this.
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LTC Yinon Weiss
I read that response, but I still don't get it. Even if he compromised the Article 15 prosecution, I wouldn't expect resignation to be the logical outcome. You can remove him from the board, retract it from the record, etc.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
Sir, not sure. That far up the food chain, it turns "political" fast, and "public statement" without knowing the context or venue, it's anyone's guess.
I would have completely passed the article over had Maj Hoiland posted the thread regarding Navy culture today. I thought it was an interesting cross-post, and it kind of got the mind working. Now I'll be spending the next three weeks trying to understand how GO "relieved for cause" & resignations work.
I would have completely passed the article over had Maj Hoiland posted the thread regarding Navy culture today. I thought it was an interesting cross-post, and it kind of got the mind working. Now I'll be spending the next three weeks trying to understand how GO "relieved for cause" & resignations work.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS, another in a long line of general officers from the various services to bite the dust. Makes one wonder, but it seems like the demon rum was involved!
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