Looks like Obama is clearing out the top brass just like other leaders have done. Think Hitler, Lenin etc. If you have been watching there have been at least 4 other high ranking admiral and generals recently removed from the post. The admiral of the Stennis battle group was one. Yes, I think he has big plans for a complete take over of the government and first point of order is to eliminate his opposition. Actually some have suggested a military coup was underway. I guess now that he was reelected the gloves are off and he can pretty much do what he wants.