Navy's Senior Enlisted Leader Steps Down Amid Reports of Toxic Leadership

An unfortunate case.The master chief petty officer of the Navy is stepping down from his post days after reports surfaced that he was being investigated by the service Inspector General's office over allegations that he bullied subordinates and created a hostile work environment.

Master Chief Steven Giordano published a lengthy message on the Navy's Facebook page Thursday afternoon announcing that he was leaving his post and planned to submit a retirement request.The master chief petty officer of the Navy is stepping down from his post days after reports surfaced that he was being investigated by the service Inspector General's office over allegations that he bullied subordinates and created a hostile work environment.