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my2¢;2402513 said:my2¢;2402045 said:Why now? Probably because of statements from the Army relating to some results of an investigation they ordered last year over ongoing problems at the cemetery which certainly haven't been secret. It was one of the things brought up in passing in an National Public Radio interview prior to Memorial Day when they discussed the holiday with the retiring cemetery director.
Problem is the investigation started two years ago.
But if your version of the story makes you feel better...go with it.
Well I might be wrong but by my calculation, "November 12th of last year" was seven months ago.
Opening statement from the transcript of Pentagon briefing held June 10:
SEC. MCHUGH: Well, good afternoon. I'm Secretary of the Army John McHugh. I'm joined today at the table by the inspector general of the Army, Lieutenant General Steven Whitcomb, and Ms. Kathy -- Kathryn Condon, who's a member of the Army's Senior Executive Service.
So I'm just going to make a few opening comments and then go to your questions.
On November 12th of last year, I directed the inspector general to conduct an inspection of the operations at Arlington National Cemetery, to include the following areas of inquiry: operational policy and procedures; management, administration and coordination; synergy of command and coordination processes; and compliance with Army IT standards and protocols.
The inspection also focused upon the following significant allegations: hostile work environment; inappropriate hiring practices; improper interment and transinterment of remains, including noncompliance with internal regulations, policies and accountability.
At 4:00 on Tuesday June 8th, I formally received and accepted the inspector general's report. I've directed that these two reports be posted online. And they'll be available at Redirecting to Arlington Updates immediately following this conference.
Transcript:
Transcript of The Army Inspector General's review of management and operations at Arlington National Cemetery
Video:
The Pentagon Channel
Will Muddy call the general a liar or a puppet of Obama? Wait.