March 6, 2011: General Ham appointed commander Africom.
Sept 11, 2012: Benghazi attack.
Oct 6-7: Ham informed Rep Chaffetz that he had the forces in proximity to help but never got the go order.
Oct 18: General Ham is replaced.
Barely 18 months after he is appointed, Ham is being replaced. He predecessor served four years in the same post. General Ham is guilty of NOT falling on his sword for Obama like Panetta and Dempsey are. You do the math.
It will take Senate confirmation for Gen. Rodriguez to replace Ham. By the time that happens, Gen. Ham will be leaving his command about 3-4 months early. He was scheduled to rotate out March 2013.