Aug. 22nd, 2006
USS Cole skipper is denied promotion
The attack killed 17 sailors and nearly sank the destroyer in Aden harbor, Yemen. A Navy investigation concluded in 2001 that Cmdr. Kirk Lippold and his crew probably could not have prevented the attack and should not be punished.
But in a written statement Monday, the Navy said Secretary Donald C. Winter* concluded after reviewing the matter that Lippold's actions before the attack on October 12, 2000, "did not meet the high standard" expected of commanding officers.
*The Chickenhawk This man has NO military background or service. Just another wealthy Shrub appointee.
The attack killed 17 sailors and nearly sank the destroyer in Aden harbor, Yemen. A Navy investigation concluded in 2001 that Cmdr. Kirk Lippold and his crew probably could not have prevented the attack and should not be punished.
But in a written statement Monday, the Navy said Secretary Donald C. Winter* concluded after reviewing the matter that Lippold's actions before the attack on October 12, 2000, "did not meet the high standard" expected of commanding officers.
*The Chickenhawk This man has NO military background or service. Just another wealthy Shrub appointee.
