Obama's Curious Purge Of The Military Continues

Investors.com ^ | October 15, 2013 | IBD Editorial

[jazusamo]

Defense: The firing of two nuclear commanders in a week adds to a body count that suggests we have either the most corrupt and incompetent general staff in history or our military is being reshaped for other purposes.

The Obama administration, which has fired no one over scandals such as its Fast and Furious Mexican gun-running operation, its criminal negligence in the terrorist attack on our Benghazi diplomatic mission, or the use of the IRS to target and intimidate political foes, seems to have a curious obsession lately about ethics and competence in the U.S. military.

Last week the Air Force's two-star general in charge of the units responsible for its 450 nuclear missiles was fired "due to a loss of trust and confidence in his leadership and judgment," an Air Force statement said.

Maj. Gen. Michael Carey had commanded the 20th Air Force, responsible for the three wings that maintain control of the 450 intercontinental ballistic missiles scattered in missile silos across the northern plains.

The statement added that the decision to relieve Carey was based on information from an inspector general investigation into Carey's alleged behavior during a temporary duty assignment, which is the military's term for business travel. It was said to have nothing to do with the operational readiness of the ICBM force or recent failed inspections of ICBM units.

Carey's removal comes on the heels of President Obama's personal removal of the No. 2 officer at U.S. Strategic Command, which among other things oversees the military's nuclear forces. Vice Adm. James Giardina had earlier been suspended from that command after a criminal probe into his potential use of counterfeit poker chips at an Iowa casino.

[Viennacon]

Just to add perspective, 7 Generals and 16 Navy commanders fired this year by Obama and replaced with loyalists.

[uncitizen]

Wow, Really?! Those numbers are beyond alarming.

[Stand Watch Listen]

7 High Ranking Military Officers Fired By Obama

One thing they all have in common is their combat roles. They were all commanders of combat units

Major General Michael Carey

Commander, 20th Air Force, he was in charge of 9,600 people and 450 ICBMs at three operational wings and served in operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. It lists 13 major awards he has received.

Vice Admiral Tim Giardina

Deputy commander of United States Strategic Command. His most recent command assignment was as commander, Submarine Group Trident, Submarine Group Nine, and Submarine Group 10 where he was responsible for all 18 U.S. Trident Submarines. Giardina has been awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (six awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Joint Service Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), and various campaign and unit awards.

Major General C.M.M. Gurganus

Commanded Regional Command Southwest and I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) in Afghanistan. Awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit W/ Valor (2), Meritorious Service Medal (3), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon.MP

Major General Gregg A. Sturdevant

Director of strategic planning and policy for U.S. Pacific Command and commander of the Aviation Wing At Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. Awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal (2), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (2), Air Medal with gold star, “V”, and Strike/Flight numeral 2, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal

Brigadier General Bryan Roberts

Roberts took command at Ft. Jackson in 2011 and was on the fast track towards his second star. He has served in Iraq as commanding officer of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, and was deputy commanding general of the U.S.Army Recruiting Command at Fort Knox, Ky.

Major General Ralph Baker

Commander of Joint Task Force – Horn at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, Africa

Rear Admiral Charles Gaouette

Commander of Carrier Strike Group Three, April 5, 2012. He most recently served as Deputy Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, U.S. Central Command. In 2003, he was awarded the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for inspirational leadership in recognition of the hard work by the crew of Oldendorf. He is the recipient of various personal decorations and unit awards.

[whatshotandwhatsnot]

Excuse me? I’m a disabled Army vet who happens to be a married (to a man, thank you) woman of many years. I resent the implication that most women in the military are lesbians.

[Skooz]

bump

[EBH]

I agree nothing curious about it.

Lesson learned from Egypt:

The military must be under the regime’s control.

The military in Egypt is curiously aligned with the people, to the point they accept & trust the military to control their government temporarily.

[machogirl]

I hope you are right. With the second election of “the One”, my Faith has decreased.

[Georgia Girl 2]

What has that got to do with the purge in the military? By the by I haven’t seen any women combat generals on TV lately. Or ever for that matter. The general I’m referring to works with NASA. Is that OK with you?

[GOPJ]

Just to add perspective, 7 Generals and 16 Navy commanders fired this year by Obama and replaced with loyalists.

Do you know if the Navy commanders were primarily with submarine groups? My theory is Obama's trying to destroy our ability to retaliate after a nuclear attack...

[GOPJ]

Deputy commander of United States Strategic Command. His most recent command assignment was as commander, Submarine Group Trident, Submarine Group Nine, and Submarine Group 10 where he was responsible for all 18 U.S. Trident Submarines.

Yes, this one fits...

[Viennacon]

I’m not sure. Their names can be found somewhere (there was a Freeper thread on this). One was a top admiral in charge of cruise missile systems.

[jazusamo]

bump

[dsc]

“They will be replaced by women. There is an increase in female commanders. Way more than their percentage of the military population.”

Which is the quickest, easiest way available to severely damage the military.

[Secret Agent Man]

Sorry, meant to say “many” rather than “most”.

[Talisker]

I hope you are right. With the second election of “the One”, my Faith has decreased.

Noise is preliminaries. Noise is Hollywood. Noise is amateurs.

When the going gets tough, pros become quiet.

[Talisker]

When the going gets tough, pros become quiet.

Unless, I should add, it is necessary that they be noisy.

LOL

[machogirl]

I certainly hope you are right. With so many today, they have demonstrated they are just whores, with a price.

[USAF80]

What has that got to do with the purge in the military? By the by I haven’t seen any women combat generals on TV lately. Or ever for that matter. The general I’m referring to works with NASA. Is that OK with you?

No combat generals yet but they are working on that. Just a few women are pushing that. Most of the women I know in uniform want no part of combat. It's not like we have a shortage of able bodied men in the US.

[Georgia Girl 2]

I agree women do not belong in combat.

[keats5]

From the article:

“Suspicions are that Gaouette’s firing by President Obama was due to this strike force commander disobeying orders when he ordered his forces on Sept. 11 to “assist and provide intelligence for” military forces ordered into action by U.S. Army General Carter Ham, who was then commander of the United States Africa Command, against terrorist forces attacking the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.”