I took my son to visit my husband, the commander, but the guard blocked us at the gate and said, “His girlfriend is inside the unit. No visitors!” I covered my son’s ears, called my second brother, and

arrogance, and political polish because those qualities often accompanied rising officers. What they would not tolerate was a paper trail suggesting a commander had used nonprofit funding, civilian contractors, and personal influence to benefit a romantic partner.

Within ten days, Andrew was formally removed from command pending proceedings.

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