AF disciplines Dover officials for whistleblower retaliation
In the case of mishandled remains of fallen troops processed at Dover Air Force Base, the Air Force has begun disciplining the officials who used threats of firing, terminations and disciplinary letters to retaliate against those who tried to stop the practices there;
One of two civilian mortuary supervisors involved in the retaliation, Quinton “Randy” Keel, has resigned from the Air Force. The [U.S. Office of Special Counsel] said the Air Force has begun disciplinary procedures against Edmondson and the other former supervisor, Trevor Dean. The disciplinary action the OSC referred to is in addition to earlier censures taken against the three in the fall.
The Air Force released a statement saying disciplinary proceedings have begun, and that it expects to complete its decisions by mid to late April. It also said it is working with OSC to make appropriate corrections to the whistleblowers’ records.
“The individuals who reported the allegations in this matter performed an important service to the Air Force and the nation,” the statement read.
Yeah, see that’s what whistleblowers do, that’s not what “Breanna” Manning did.
Category: Air Force
Well, it looks like the USAF is going to do the right thing here. Took long enough, but late is far better than never.
Along with liars, abuse of authority is something I cannot stomach. I absolutely love to see people get nailed for doing so – particularly when it involves abuse of subordinates.
Hopefully Col. Edmondson gets nailed to the wall here.