The leader of a Navy Reserve center in Wisconsin was ousted Wednesday amid an investigation into personal misconduct.
"A preliminary investigation into allegations of inappropriate and demeaning behavior led to his relief due to loss of confidence," said Navy spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Ed Early, who was unable to elaborate on the allegations against Ruedy.
Ruedy had commanded NOSC Green Bay since March 2014. Cmdr. Mark Stewart, NOSC Chicago's executive officer, will take over until a permanent CO is named.
Ruedy is the 20th Navy commanding officer fired in 2015, for reasons that have ranged from poor performance or toxic command climate to inappropriately transporting an adopted pygmy goat.
Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.
Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.
The scenario involved a Navy amphibious ready group and an embarked Marine expeditionary group poised to conduct an exercise with a partner nation amid storms and a typhoon.
Efforts to recover the RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles have begun.
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"Our head is above water, but I'm not sure for how long," one soldier said of his family.
The notable military figures were included among 17 individuals being granted the nation's highest civilian honor.
Some schools have reported significant problems in navigating recent changes to veterans education benefits.
Hershel “Woody” Williams, awarded the nation's highest combat honor in 1945, passed away Wednesday.
Russia said it withdrew its forces from the island as a “goodwill gesture.” Ukraine said the Russians fled following a barrage of artillery and missiles.
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