Navy bounces admiral commanding Stennis strike group in Persian Gulf

Posted By Thomas E. Ricks Monday, October 29, 2012 - 6:45 AM Share

This might be more interesting than the usual zipper problem that affects captains. I can't remember the last time recalled. The reason given by a Navy spokesman was "inappropriate leadership judgment," which I found oddly encouraging, because it might mean there was a problem of professional competence, rather just the usual issue of sleeping with subordinates.

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Thomas E. Ricks covered the U.S. military for the Washington Post from 2000 through 2008.

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