Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta testifies on the Defense Department's budget proposal before the House Appropriations defense subcommittee in Washington, D.C., Feb. 16, 2012, as Robert F. Hale, undersecretary of defense (comptroller), looks on. DOD photo by D. Myles CullenAdmiral Nominee Rose Through Ranks Despite ‘Illogical Act’ -- Washington Times
When Lt. j.g. Timothy W. Dorsey fired his fighter jet’s missile at an Air Force reconnaissance plane, nearly killing its two aviators and destroying the aircraft during a training exercise, it was hard to imagine then how his Navy career would wind up 25 years later.
The official investigation into the 1987 shoot-down said the F-14 pilot’s decision “raises substantial doubt as to his capacity for good, sound judgment.” The Navy banned him from flying its aircraft.
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta this month announced to the Senate several nominations for promotion to admiral.
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My Comment: I know America is the land of second chances .... but .... does this make sense?
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