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Two-star Army general relieved from duty for alleged inappropriate contacts
Source: ABC News
Two-star Army general relieved from duty for alleged inappropriate contacts
By LUIS MARTINEZ • Oct 13, 2017, 6:36 PM ET
The Army has relieved from duty a two-star general who allegedly sent inappropriate Facebook messages to the wife of an enlisted soldier under his command at a base in Camp Vicenza, Italy.
"Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington was today relieved of his duties as the Commander of United States Army Africa / Southern European Task Force due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” said Col. Pat Seiber, an Army spokesman, in a statement.
“The Army has been investigating allegations related to Maj. Gen. Harrington's communications with the spouse of an enlisted Soldier; however, since the review of the investigation is still ongoing, we can provide no further comment at this time."
An Army official said Harrington allegedly sent inappropriate Facebook messages to the soldier's wife.
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By LUIS MARTINEZ • Oct 13, 2017, 6:36 PM ET
The Army has relieved from duty a two-star general who allegedly sent inappropriate Facebook messages to the wife of an enlisted soldier under his command at a base in Camp Vicenza, Italy.
"Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington was today relieved of his duties as the Commander of United States Army Africa / Southern European Task Force due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” said Col. Pat Seiber, an Army spokesman, in a statement.
“The Army has been investigating allegations related to Maj. Gen. Harrington's communications with the spouse of an enlisted Soldier; however, since the review of the investigation is still ongoing, we can provide no further comment at this time."
An Army official said Harrington allegedly sent inappropriate Facebook messages to the soldier's wife.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/star-army-general-relieved-duty-alleged-inappropriate-contacts/story?id=50472943
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