Army sacks general for sexy texts to wife of a sergeant

[left-of-center2012]

WASHINGTON —

The Army has sacked a two-star general who sent flirty messages to the wife of an enlisted soldier at his post in Italy, including one in which he referred to the woman as a "HOTTIE."

Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington until last month had commanded U.S. Army Africa from his post in Europe. USA TODAY first reported about the Facebook messages, triggering an inspector general's investigation, Harrington's suspension and now his firing.

Harrington's dismissal was "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command," Army Col. Patrick Seiber, a spokesman, said in a statement. "The Army has been investigating allegations related to Maj. Gen. Harrington's communications with the spouse of an enlisted soldier; however, since the review of the investigation is still ongoing, we can provide no further comment at this time."

Harrington's removal is likely a career-killer for an officer whose future had seemed bright. He had been a top aide to the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey.

Read more at the link https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/15/army-sacks-general-sexy-texts-wife-sergeant/765070001/

[Angry Dragon]

1. but he has all those medals

[RKP5637]

2. Speaking of medals, those in NK are so profuse they get ridiculous looking when Kim

is walking along with them on his military.

[winstars]

8. No war in NK for over 60 years. So how do you get 60 huge medals like those NK generals???

[RKP5637]

9. Pawn shop? lol n/t

[Grammy23]

10. The Wizard of Oz?

[malaise]

3. Ha - a General should know the rules

and the army does not play on these matters.

Too many at the top in all spheres think rules do not apply to them.

[Angry Dragon]

5. SO TRUE

[Old Vet]

4. He definately knew better, just cant run around with two stars and pull this shit. AND.......

It was a enlisted mans wife, That's a big No-No............But he don't care, Sit back and get that enormous monthly check.

[malaise]

6. Precisely

Apparently he thought that rules no longer apply to men at the top of anywhere.

[erpowers]

14. Still Gets A Pension?

So, he still gets a pension? I was wondering if he would still get his pension since he was fired. Seriously, that is a pretty sweet deal. Get fired and the taxpayers still have to take care of you for the rest of your life. Wall Street big wigs probably have a better deal considering they can bankrupt companies and still walk away with $100 million packages; however, if he is still going to get a pension, high ranking military personnel seem to have a pretty good deal.

[Hortensis]

7. Good. Some very talented people just can't be trusted with power.

[Grammy23]

11. Isnt there an expression for something like this?

I think it is: He poo pooed in his mess kit.

[left-of-center2012]

12. If it's OK for Trump ...

... some will think it's OK for them.

[erpowers]

13. Higher Standard Than the President

So, the military holds its personnel to a higher standard than many one the right hold President Trump. Trump bragged about trying to cheat on his wife with a married women and Republicans voted for him. This guy just sent a flirty text and he lost his job. Seriously, Trump would be out of a job if he were in the military. Yet, he is the civilian leader of the military.