US navy officer relieved of command in Gulf

[NNN0LHI]

http://www.khaleejtimes.ae/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2007/April/middleeast_April251.xml§ion=middleeast

16 April 2007



MANAMA - A senior officer serving with the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Gulf was relieved of his command on Monday due to a ‘loss of confidence’ in his abilities, the US navy said.

Commander Christopher Rankin, who headed the Electronic Attack Squadron aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier, was relieved of command by Captain Scott Stearney due to a ‘loss of confidence in his ability to command,’ the statement said.

‘Rankin has been temporarily assigned to Commander, Carrier Strike Group 8 pending further review of the matter,’ the statement added.

A US Navy spokesperson told AFP that an investigation was underway but declined to give further details.

[Rex]

1. It's probably best we don't know.

Not something that happens everyday. I would hope this is an isolated incident.

[NNN0LHI]

2. Best we don't know?

I can stand the truth.

Don

[Rex]

4. I was being sarcastic.

Sorry.

[NNN0LHI]

5. I just woke up from a nap. Half a sleep. I am the one who is sorry n/t

[Rex]

8. My fault, I just get lazy and don't put in the emos.

Been a very bad day.

[Postman]

3. Could mean anything. I'm guessing he was fraternizing with juniors..

as in - trying to get laid -

[PsN2Wind]

6. ??????????

Threatened to vote Democrat?????

[Toots]

7. I wonder if he was asked to do something he did not wish to do?

Like maybe pick a fight with an Iranian navy ship or something...:shrug: