How
does one get 7 rows of ribbons, without any combat? Oh, she showed up
for work most of the time (4 rows), is female (2.5 rows), and possibly a
minority (.5 rows). Did I get that right?
Admiral
Michelle Howard, USN, is not in command of the US Navy, however, she
was recently promoted to Vice Chief of Naval Operations, second in
command to the CNO. The selection process leading to her promotion to 4
star rank and her current position, is rather unique in a peace time US
Navy. The supposed plan is to eventually promote her to Chief of Naval
Operations.
Admiral
Howard had command of only one non-capital ship, the USS Rushmore
(LSD-47), when she was promoted to Flag rank, which was unique. She
eventually received orders as the Senior Military Assistant to the
Secretary of the Navy, thru January 2009. It then appears that
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus mentored her thru one senior billet
after another, by-passing other highly qualified combat-trained, more
senior Flag Officers. During the process, she received orders to the
proper Command and Staff Colleges, in order to prepare her for each new
command assignment, Mabus' careful guidance led her to her current
billet.
In
the last 7 years, Obama has modified the selection process for Flag and
General Officer, by ensuring the potential selectee's compliance with
his 'Social Experiment On Diversity', as a condition for whether an
officer will be considered for promotion to Admiral or General.
Over
the last 7 years, Obama has relieved over 250 highly qualified and
combat-trained Flag, General, and Senior Officers; some should have been
relieved for cause, but many more were doing a superb job when they
were summarily relieved.
Respectfully,
Joseph R. John, USNA '62
Capt, USN (Ret)
Chairman, Combat Veterans For Congress PAC
2307 Fenton Parkway, Suite 107-184
San Diego, CA 92108
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