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U.S. Pacific Fleet boss sacks three-star fleet commander after a rash of incidents

The head of U.S. Forces Pacific is preparing to sack the head of the three-star U.S. 7th Fleet after a string of mishaps among the Japan-based ships that have rocked the Navy to its core. Adm. Scott Swift is traveling to Japan and plans to remove Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin for a loss of confidence…

The head of U.S. Forces Pacific is preparing to sack the head of the three-star U.S. 7th Fleet after a string of mishaps among the Japan-based ships that have rocked the Navy to its core.

Adm. Scott Swift is traveling to Japan and plans to remove Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin for a loss of confidence in is leadership there, two U.S. officials confirmed.

Wall Street Journal first reported the pending firing.

via www.defensenews.com

Huge. I can't remember the last time a fleet commander was fired.

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  1. SFC Dunlap 173d RVN

    Huge & sad.

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  2. LT Rusty

    It needed to happen, really.

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  3. KenH

    It’s not like you have a shortage of Admirals
    And this guy, good or bad, had to get the axe. It’s on his watch. That’s what he gets paid the big money for
    Now
    Do this X200 and you’re off to a start
    CULL THE FLAGS

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  4. Curtis

    The little problem the deployed force is having right now is one of training and 3rd Fleet is the one that trains and certifies units, ships moving into the Operational Areas. So, the one that needed to be fired, is right there. Unfortunately, right now, 3rd Fleet is commanded by a woman so there will be absolutely no firing of her.
    Just how screwed up is that?

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