[Steve_Seattle]

"Trump chose to accept his resignation."

Where did you get that? In the original story from the WP (which is extensively quoted in this article), there is no mention of a voluntary resignation, simply that he was notified of his termination effective 1/2/02017.

The general is portrayed as being befuddled by the termination, which is not described as automatic or routine. Either the article is deliberately omitting key facts or . . . ?

[PJammers]

They are trying to make a story out of nothing. The DC NG commander sends a resignation letter every election cycle. It is usually submitted 30 days prior so as to ensure a smooth transition. Bush appointed him, Obama returned his resignation letter and kept him on. Trump accepted his resignation.

When Trump accepted his resignation the Pentagon issues an order that officially relieves him from duty. The article is trying to make it sound he was ordered to resign. Play on words.