[Attention Surplus Disorder]

But wait, this general said the A-10 had to be gotten rid of. (”divested”) I thought that was the company line?

[JohnG45]

But wait, this general said the A-10 had to be gotten rid of. (”divested”) I thought that was the company line?

That is exactly how I read it. This does not make sense.

He should have been promoted since this is the "party" line. No?

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Where this guy screwed up is threatening punishment and careers over it. He told his subordinates that they're not allowed to communicate with Congress, they have no right to the grievance process, and are not allowed to file IG complaints. That is flat-out illegal, no matter how you spin it. I'm betting money the senior JAG officer went and found this general and asked him, "Are you F%#$&@# high?!?!"

With the legal problems this general caused for himself, getting fired is obvious and he's lucky he's not being prosecuted. Denying basic rights under the UCMJ, applicable military regs, and federal law is not a smart command plan.