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Richard · 10-17-2011, 16:05

Seems like the Navy is not without its own issues when it comes to discipline...the 19 mentioned in the article are 0-5 and above officers.

Richard

Bahrain Logistics CO Is 19th Fired This Year
NavyTimes, 17 Oct 2011

The commanding officer of a Bahrain-based logistics task force was fired for alleged misconduct, 5th Fleet announced Monday.

Capt. David Geisler was relieved by Vice Adm. Mark Fox, 5th Fleet commander, “for a loss of confidence” in Geisler’s ability to command, 5th Fleet said in a press release that added: “an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct continues.”

The nature of the investigation and the allegations against Geisler remain unclear.

When asked to characterize the alleged misconduct, 5th Fleet spokesman Lt. Frederick Martin replied: “That’s part of the investigation, and it won’t be releasable until the investigation is completed.”

Martin could not immediately say when the investigation began or who was conducting it.

Geisler, a surface warfare officer, had commanded Task Force 53 since January. Geisler also served as head of Military Sealift Command Central, one of MSC’s five operational commands worldwide. In both roles, Geisler oversaw the delivery, by air and sea, of personnel, food, cargo, fuel, ammunition and mail to ships and commands in 5th Fleet, according to a press release from his change of command in January.

Geisler is the 19th commanding officer fired in 2011.

Geisler has been reassigned to duties at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. The No. 2 at CTF 53, Capt. Jesus Cantu, has taken command until a permanent replacement is named.

Geisler, a native of Kokomo, Ind., is a 1988 graduate of the University of Rochester. Geisler commanded frigate John L. Hall, taking it on a counter-drug deployment and also leading it through an “emergency homeport shift” to Mayport, Fla., after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, according to his official bio. Over his career, he has earned two Defense Meritorious Service Medals and three Meritorious Service Medals, in addition to other personal awards.

Geisler could not immediately be reached for comment.

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Richard Quiet Professional Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 15,370	Seems like the Navy is not without its own issues when it comes to discipline...the 19 mentioned in the article are 0-5 and above officers. Richard Bahrain Logistics CO Is 19th Fired This Year NavyTimes, 17 Oct 2011 The commanding officer of a Bahrain-based logistics task force was fired for alleged misconduct, 5th Fleet announced Monday. Capt. David Geisler was relieved by Vice Adm. Mark Fox, 5th Fleet commander, “for a loss of confidence” in Geisler’s ability to command, 5th Fleet said in a press release that added: “an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct continues.” The nature of the investigation and the allegations against Geisler remain unclear. When asked to characterize the alleged misconduct, 5th Fleet spokesman Lt. Frederick Martin replied: “That’s part of the investigation, and it won’t be releasable until the investigation is completed.” Martin could not immediately say when the investigation began or who was conducting it. Geisler, a surface warfare officer, had commanded Task Force 53 since January. Geisler also served as head of Military Sealift Command Central, one of MSC’s five operational commands worldwide. In both roles, Geisler oversaw the delivery, by air and sea, of personnel, food, cargo, fuel, ammunition and mail to ships and commands in 5th Fleet, according to a press release from his change of command in January. Geisler is the 19th commanding officer fired in 2011. Geisler has been reassigned to duties at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. The No. 2 at CTF 53, Capt. Jesus Cantu, has taken command until a permanent replacement is named. Geisler, a native of Kokomo, Ind., is a 1988 graduate of the University of Rochester. Geisler commanded frigate John L. Hall, taking it on a counter-drug deployment and also leading it through an “emergency homeport shift” to Mayport, Fla., after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, according to his official bio. Over his career, he has earned two Defense Meritorious Service Medals and three Meritorious Service Medals, in addition to other personal awards. Geisler could not immediately be reached for comment. http://www.navytimes.com/news/2011/1...medium=twitter __________________ “Sometimes the Bible in the hand of one man is worse than a whisky bottle in the hand of (another)… There are just some kind of men who – who’re so busy worrying about the next world they’ve never learned to live in this one, and you can look down the street and see the results.” - To Kill A Mockingbird (Atticus Finch) “Almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.” - Robert Heinlein
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