interesting scandal...

[PepperElf]

but as usual the navy won't say what really happened.

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2010/0...ofired_011310/

The CO of the Cowpens was relieved from duty immediately, following charges of "cruelty" and "conduct unbecoming an officer"

(and yes, "conduct unbecoming" usually means something sexual, but the "cruelty" part is what got my attention)

it hasn't even been a week yet and they've already changed the picture of the CO on the ship's home page. that was one FAST change of command.

[PepperElf]

ooo i stand corrected. it wasn't about sex at all.

had to search online for the unofficial news..

apparently she put her hands around a junior officer's throat in a fit of anguish...

pretty much you're not suppose to choke your subordinates.

wtf

[BookstoreEscapee]

pretty much you're not suppose to choke your subordinates.

Really? Huh.

[PepperElf]

yeah even the navy has SOME limits

[HYHYBT]

I'm just relieved that "Cowpens" was the name of a ship.

[PepperElf]

yeah most of the CGs are named after battles.

[Hobbs]

Carriers are named after presidents/important figures.

Cruisers are named after battles.

Destroyers are named after famous naval heroes.