Top Nuclear Missile Commanders Fired -- CNN
It was on its face disturbing, even shocking news – two military officials in charge of the nation's nuclear arsenal sacked within days of each other.
But Major General Michael Carey and Vice Admiral Tim Giardina (fired amidst rumors of misbehavior involving alcohol and gambling) are just the latest in a recent rash of firings in the military's top ranks.
The firings come as leadership in the military try to send a message of "zero tolerance" when it comes to bad behavior.
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My Comment: I can understand why the two Generals in Afghanistan were fired last month .... after a long investigation it was determined that their actions (or lack of actions) resulted in deaths and military assets being destroyed. But the case of the Generals responsible for America's nuclear force being quickly fired over an incident involving alcohol for one .... and allegations of doctored gambling chips for the other?!?!?!? .... I cannot help but feel that there must be more to that story .... in fact .... I still wonder if it has anything to do with this.
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