Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has admitted he made a mistake accompanying the president on a photo op in front of church across from the White House.
The general was dressed in “battle fatigues” not in a service dress uniform. Even though not “formally” dressed, he was still wearing a uniform of the U.S. Army.
After a few days of watching the the news and uproar about the photo op, Milley decided to say that he made a mistake being present for such an event.
Milley of all people is well aware of the rules that guide military personnel regarding making political statements when in uniform. The most junior soldier is aware of the rules. It is amazing to witness the low level of professionalism exercised by some of our military leaders. He set a bad example by supporting a political stunt.
Recently the commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt was relieved because he took action to protect his crew from more exposure to the coronavirus.
Gen. Milley’s participation in the photo op was even more public throughout the world. Some civilians got hurt by federal officers who pushed them out of the path the president wanted to take for his photo op.
I wonder if Milley is going to relieve himself and resign his position? He should. The commanding officer of the USS Roosevelt, Capt. Brett Crozier, is currently available to take his place.
Ignacio Castro Jr.
Edmonds
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