CNN: Top US naval commander in Middle East found dead
The top admiral overseeing US Naval forces in the Middle East, Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, was found dead in his residence in Bahrain on Saturday, the Navy said in a statement.
While his death is being investigated, officials say there is no evidence of foul play at this time.
"This is devastating news for the Stearney family, for the team at Fifth Fleet, and for the entire Navy," Adm. John Richardson, the chief of naval operations, told CNN Saturday. "Adm. Stearney was a decorated professional and a devoted father, a devoted husband and a good friend."
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WNU Editor: Foul play is not suspected.
More News On The Death Of Vice Adm. Scott Stearney
US Fifth Fleet commander found dead in Bahrain -- FOX News
Top Navy admiral overseeing operations in Middle East dies -- The Hill
U.S. Navy admiral Scott Stearney found dead in apparent suicide -- CBS News
'Devastating news:' 5th Fleet commander found dead in Bahrain -- Stars and Stripes
Head of US navy operations for Middle East found dead in Bahrain -- Middle East Eye
"Foul play is not suspected." - WNU
ReplyDeleteThat is not what people are saying.
What they are saying is that if it was not heart attack, then it was murder given the nature of the region.
Fat Leonard scandal with dozens of flag officers cashiered, crashing destroyers, massive financial mismanagement in the ship building programs, buying LCS that has miniscule offensive capabilities for a ship its size and cost and now a suicide of a combatant commander on foreign soil. Navy is a mess. Ray Mabus’s chickens have come to roost. Time for a purge and renewal.
ReplyDeleteThe scandal has to do with the officer community, the contracting community, and oversight.
ReplyDeleteThere has been no mention of suicide. So why allege it? Makes me wonder if you are a troll.