The Day The U.S. Admirals Revolted

When The Admirals ‘Revolted’ -- DoD Buzz

Imagine this: You’ve settled onto the couch and turned on your favorite network TV show – say, “The X Factor” or “Dancing With the Stars.” After a few minutes of pop-culture frivolity, you’re about to change the channel at the commercial break when you see the smiling face of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz.

“Hi friends,” he says. “I’d like to take a moment of your time to tell you about the importance of something called the next-generation bomber.”

Then, as you snack your way through the next few spots for Ford or Budweiser, here comes Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert: “Hey, gang, you loved ‘Crimson Tide,’ right? Well wait’ll you hear about what we’ve got in store with the new Ohio-class replacement program!”

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My Comment: With huge budget deficits that will soon result in massive budget cuts .... cuts that will directly impact the Department of Defense .... we may actually get back to those good-old skirmishing days .... all be it not so publicly.