Drunk Air Force General promoted to Assistant Commander for the Air Force Space Command.
An Air Force General in charge of our nation’s intercontinental ballistic missiles was uncovered to be a “drunk and womanizer”, and a security risk, according to reports.
Maj. General Michael J. Carey was removed this year as commander of the 20th Air Force accused of being drunk on a 4 day diplomatic mission to Russia.
He was apparently drinking alcohol for hours in a bar in Russia frequented by prostitutes and people of ill repute and organized crime. There he danced with foreign women ( a serious security risk) and bragged about his duties in the U.S. Air Force. In addition he tried to sing with the band of Russian musicians before bouncers from the bar were forced to intervened.
According to the Inspector General report:
“Maj Gen Carey consumed alcoholic beverages to the extent that it impacted his conduct during briefings, during the banquets, during the tour of the monastery, and on the walk to Red Square for dinner.”
“Ms. [REDACTED] states that Maj Gen Carey was visibly agitated about the long delay at Zurich, he appeared drunk and, in the public area, talked loudly about the importance of his position as commander of the only operational nuclear force in the world and that he saves the world from war every day.”
“Maj Gen Carey stated that he only had about half a dozen shots of 8 ounces and sipped on some toasts and finished his glass on others. He also stated that he didn’t remember the particulars of any of his toasts other than them being about camaraderie. (Ex 15:52-53) When asked if he was intoxicated when he left the banquet he declined to answer.”
Source: Inspector General’s report http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/world/report-on-the-conduct-of-maj-gen-michael-carey/676/
Instead of being fired for his drunkenness he was actually promoted some say to Special Assistant for the Commander Air Force Space Command.
According to his current job description:
Maj. Gen. Michael J. Carey is the Special Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. He assists the commander in organizing, equipping, training, and maintaining mission-ready space and cyberspace forces and capabilities for North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Strategic Command and the other functional and geographic combatant commands with missile warning, positioning, navigation and timing, communications and cyber capabilities. The command oversees Air Force network operations; manages a global network of satellite command and control, communications, missile warning and space launch facilities; and is responsible for space system development and acquisition.
This has many people questioning top brass at the Pentagon who refuse to fire the officer or punish him in any real way for his drunkenness.
The General was in charge of our nation’s intercontinental ballistic missiles. His unit had direct responsibility for over 450 nuclear missiles, according to the New York Times. See article: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/air-force-general-michael-carey-fired-epic-drunken-bender-moscow-article-1.1554042