Not 'a Good-News Story'
Why is Gen. Kiley back in charge at Walter Reed?
Friday, March 2, 2007; A12
YESTERDAY THE Post reported that Lt. Gen. Kevin C. Kiley heard years ago from a veterans advocate and even a member of Congress that outpatient care at Walter Reed Army Medical Center was distressingly squalid and disorganized. That commander proceeded to do little, even though he lives across the street from the outpatient facilities in a spacious Georgian house. Also yesterday, the Army announced that Maj. Gen. George W. Weightman, the head of Walter Reed since August, had been relieved of his command. His temporary replacement? None other than Gen. Kiley.
Here's where the story stops making sense. Much of The Post's article detailed the abuse by omission that Gen. Kiley, not Gen. Weightman, committed, first as head of Walter Reed, then in his current post as Army surgeon general. Gen. Weightman, who very well might deserve his disgrace, has commanded Walter Reed for only half a year, while Gen. Kiley, now back in charge of Walter Reed, headed the hospital and its outpatient facilities for two years and has led the Army's medical command since. Rep. C.W. Bill Young (R-Fla.) and his wife say they repeatedly told Gen. Kiley about unhealthful conditions in outpatient facilities.
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As a vet, I think this is
As a vet, I think this is really an appalling situation. The idea of it being Disgusting does not say enough for me.
Well, it seems more people
Well, it seems more people in this admin are taking their lithium because the Secretary of the Army has resigned, in large part related to the WR fiasco. But to replaced the current head of WR as of last summer with the previous commander is surreal. Perhaps they think a military jail will be more appropriate than club fed.
Oops. Now Kiley is out.
Oops. Now Kiley is out. Thank God.
The real traitors
Kiley was the temporary replacement after Weightman was sent packing. Now, the new commander has taken over. Maj Gen Schoomaker (bother of Army Chief of Staff Gen Peter Schoomaker). Kiley is without a doubt the key embicile in this entire debacle. Where are the hawks who felt criticizing the war is equal to hating the troops? Where do they rank the treatment of our bravest and finest? There is more outrage over anti-war Americans than the treatment of the servicemembers not only at Walter Reed but during the Army physical board evaluation process and the VA.Â
Let's not even talk about the number of homeless who are veterans of numerous wars and conflicts. Bless the troops? Yeah right. I am so over the yellow ribbons and the US flag pins. Cute gesture but it doesn't get the job done.
http://saveyouryellowribbons.blogspot.com/Â
I agree with your latter
I agree with your latter comments especially. In fact, I agree with all your comments.