Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

UPDATED: U.S. 5th Fleet Commander Found Dead in Bahrain
USNI.org ^

Posted on 12/02/2018 8:14:50 AM PST by ameribbean expat

Vice Adm. Scott A. Stearney, commander of U.S. 5th Fleet, was found dead in his quarters in Bahrain on Saturday, according to a statement from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson.

While an investigation is ongoing, the death of Stearney will almost certainly be ruled a suicide, a U.S. defense official told USNI News. An official determination on the cause of death is expected by mid-week, USNI News has learned.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.usni.org ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 5thfleet; admiral; bahrain; stearney; suicide; usnavy

1 posted on 12/02/2018 8:14:50 AM PST by ameribbean expat
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: ameribbean expat

Red scarf?


2 posted on 12/02/2018 8:20:18 AM PST by null and void (Socialist Worker's Party. If they ever get elected, you'll work and they'll party.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ameribbean expat

Which ‘Petty’ officer has/had pictures?


3 posted on 12/02/2018 8:22:30 AM PST by rktman ( #My2nd! Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ameribbean expat

“While an investigation is ongoing, the death of Stearney will almost certainly be ruled a suicide...”

Investigation is being conducted by James Comey.


4 posted on 12/02/2018 8:25:36 AM PST by odawg
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: odawg
Ruling it a suicide doesn't make it a suicide
5 posted on 12/02/2018 8:31:27 AM PST by null and void (Socialist Worker's Party. If they ever get elected, you'll work and they'll party.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: ameribbean expat
was found dead in his quarters

Maybe I missed it, but dead of WHAT? Gunshot to the head, hanging, plastic bag over head, OD on sleeping pills, etc., etc.

If nothing obvious, at least they could say "No apparent signs of foul play."

6 posted on 12/02/2018 8:51:20 AM PST by Oatka
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

First responders reported that he was Bahrain dead.


7 posted on 12/02/2018 9:15:40 AM PST by Enterprise
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ameribbean expat

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Leonard_scandal

Or some other corruption.

Family keeps those 3-Star benefits instead of visiting him in Leavenworth.


8 posted on 12/02/2018 9:23:18 AM PST by Snickering Hound
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson