Rank review: USAF general removed for ‘unprofessional relationship’
The investigation did not uncover any additional misconduct," USAF said
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WASHINGTON:
The United States Air Force (USAF) on Thursday said it had removed its assistant vice chief of staff, Lieutenant-General John Hesterman, after an investigation showed he had engaged in an unprofessional relationship with a married female air force officer about five years ago.
"These e-mail exchanges were found to have constituted an unprofessional relationship. The investigation did not uncover any additional misconduct," USAF said.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 19th, 2016.
The United States Air Force (USAF) on Thursday said it had removed its assistant vice chief of staff, Lieutenant-General John Hesterman, after an investigation showed he had engaged in an unprofessional relationship with a married female air force officer about five years ago.
Hesterman, who previously commanded the USAF component of the US Central Command, gave up his duties Thursday and submitted a retirement request, the air force said in a statement.
It said it was still reviewing whether to downgrade Hesterman's rank for engaging in an unprofessional relationship with a lower-ranking officer, and for engaging in conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman.
"These e-mail exchanges were found to have constituted an unprofessional relationship. The investigation did not uncover any additional misconduct," USAF said.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 19th, 2016.