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Posted: 2/13/2017 12:39:04 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) — The U.S. Army says Former Maj. General Ronald Lewis will be demoted and retire as a brigadier general after he used a government credit card to pay for bills at strip clubs in Rome and South Korea. Cynthia Smith, a spokeswoman for the Army, told NBC News the Pentagon’s inspector general was able to verify that Lewis — who was the senior military assistant to former Defense Secretary Ash Carter — will be bumped down to brigadier general because he charged the government for his visits to the strip clubs, made false statements and “engaged in conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman on multiple occasions.” Lewis had reached the three-star rank of lieutenant general, but he was demoted to major general when Carter fired him more than a year ago after an investigation uncovered that Lewis had misused a government credit card and had become involved in an extramarital relationship. http://nbc4i.com/2017/02/10/retired-3-star-general-demoted-for-using-government-credit-cards-at-strip-clubs/ |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 12:51:45 PM EDT
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I'm retired, but my employer would've pressed charges. I guess rank really does have its privileges.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 12:57:52 PM EDT
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Don't fire the man. If he keeps it up, he can retire at a private's salary. That would save the taxpayer a lot of ducats.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:03:11 PM EDT
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diversity is our greatest strength.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:05:23 PM EDT
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Hanging out with Upgrayedd.
You see, a pimp's love is very different from that of a square's |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:05:53 PM EDT
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Worth it!
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:07:19 PM EDT
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Of course the lying and conduct is the biggest issue.
But the funny thing about the GTCC (Gov credit cards) is that they're in your name anyway. It's not like the government was going to pay it off. The card holder is still 100% responsible for it. Stupid move still. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:09:01 PM EDT
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Always check what the company name is on the receipts before ordering with your company credit card.
Strip clubs in some cities have steak restaurant names on their receipts to avoid these compromising situations. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:12:24 PM EDT
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diversity is our greatest strength. Yes only "diverse" dudes do dumb shit. 
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:14:06 PM EDT
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But the funny thing about the GTCC (Gov credit cards) is that they're in your name anyway. It's not like the government was going to pay it off. The card holder is still 100% responsible for it. Stupid move still. Not mine. Charges direct to the gov. Travel cards on the other hand do like you say. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:15:23 PM EDT
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https://mgtvwcmh.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/lewisweb.jpg WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) — The U.S. Army says Former Maj. General Ronald Lewis will be demoted and retire as a brigadier general after he used a government credit card to pay for bills at strip clubs in Rome and South Korea. Cynthia Smith, a spokeswoman for the Army, told NBC News the Pentagon’s inspector general was able to verify that Lewis — who was the senior military assistant to former Defense Secretary Ash Carter — will be bumped down to brigadier general because he charged the government for his visits to the strip clubs, made false statements and “engaged in conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman on multiple occasions.” Lewis had reached the three-star rank of lieutenant general, but he was demoted to major general when Carter fired him more than a year ago after an investigation uncovered that Lewis had misused a government credit card and had become involved in an extramarital relationship. http://nbc4i.com/2017/02/10/retired-3-star-general-demoted-for-using-government-credit-cards-at-strip-clubs/ Maybe that's why he was spending time at the gentleman's club? How else do you learn?!
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:15:38 PM EDT
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I always used cash at the strip clubs when I worked for the Government.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:16:56 PM EDT
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Just thought of it. Strippers and blow means he must be an Arfcommer. What's his screen name?
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:17:58 PM EDT
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Wow, senior advisor to Sec of Def, What a dumb mother fucker
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:19:59 PM EDT
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Always check what the company name is on the receipts before ordering with your company credit card. Strip clubs in some cities have steak restaurant names on their receipts to avoid these compromising situations. LOL There's a fine example of the kind of integrity I would like to see with any employees. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:20:04 PM EDT
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diversity is our greatest strength. Whoop. There it is. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:22:37 PM EDT
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Always check what the company name is on the receipts before ordering with your company credit card. Strip clubs in some cities have steak restaurant names on their receipts to avoid these compromising situations. 
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:34:18 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:35:34 PM EDT
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I'm retired, but my employer would've pressed charges. I guess rank really does have its privileges. If it goes to an Article 15, he can turn it down for a court-martial. Which must consist of officers (1) senior in rank and (2) same rank but senior in date-of-rank. Which can be quite painful to do for a 3-star or even 2-star general on trial. Whereas demoting him to the last grade at which he honorably served is quicker, faster, less painful, potentially removes just as much if not more pay from him via retiring at a lower grade, plus the greatly diminished prospects of employment as a retired GO in the defense industry or private sector. You want to hurt a man, REALLY hurt a man? Take stars away and say "now youse can't be a Major General." I knew a BG who was reduced to LTC in retirement because of shenanigans he allegedly did as a COL which were investigated and "confirmed" after he made BG. That is one bitter fucking man right there. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:39:30 PM EDT
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Not mine. Charges direct to the gov. Travel cards on the other hand do like you say. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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But the funny thing about the GTCC (Gov credit cards) is that they're in your name anyway. It's not like the government was going to pay it off. The card holder is still 100% responsible for it. Stupid move still. Not mine. Charges direct to the gov. Travel cards on the other hand do like you say. Ah, I assumed GTCC, maybe not the case. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:40:10 PM EDT
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Dude should have just drawn out $300 at an ATM then gone to the strip club. He needs DTS training.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:45:04 PM EDT
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Guess you don't have to smart to get that high.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:45:15 PM EDT
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Yes only "diverse" dudes do dumb shit. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/f-petraeus-a-20150305.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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diversity is our greatest strength. Yes only "diverse" dudes do dumb shit. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/f-petraeus-a-20150305.jpg See General Patraeus. ETA: Beat. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 1:57:22 PM EDT
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Not being .mil, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that a Lt. General is a higher rank than a Maj. General.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:00:55 PM EDT
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Of course the lying and conduct is the biggest issue. But the funny thing about the GTCC (Gov credit cards) is that they're in your name anyway. It's not like the government was going to pay it off. The card holder is still 100% responsible for it. Stupid move still. That is why I never got a GTCC. Since I was going to have to pay the bills anyway, why risk using the wrong card at the wrong place? I can see a SJW at the finance office deciding Hooters is a strip club that demeans women. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:01:30 PM EDT
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Not being .mil, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that a Lt. General is a higher rank than a Maj. General. I think they forgot to carry the one. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:03:23 PM EDT
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Not being .mil, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that a Lt. General is a higher rank than a Maj. General. I was in the military but its still confusing to me too. Its like when you get to the General ranks, they turn backwards. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:07:00 PM EDT
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The "booty" made me do it.....
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:07:05 PM EDT
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I thought I could only use that card for fuel, motels, and airline flights..... you mean to tell me strip club took that card........Damn I missed out.....
I would of had a good excuse , as a Medic I could of called it anatomy training |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:07:55 PM EDT
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Not being .mil, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that a Lt. General is a higher rank than a Maj. General. I saw a historical explanation for this but have no idea if it's legit. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:08:28 PM EDT
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That is why I never got a GTCC. Since I was going to have to pay the bills anyway, why risk using the wrong card at the wrong place? I can see a SJW at the finance office deciding Hooters is a strip club that demeans women. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Of course the lying and conduct is the biggest issue. But the funny thing about the GTCC (Gov credit cards) is that they're in your name anyway. It's not like the government was going to pay it off. The card holder is still 100% responsible for it. Stupid move still. That is why I never got a GTCC. Since I was going to have to pay the bills anyway, why risk using the wrong card at the wrong place? I can see a SJW at the finance office deciding Hooters is a strip club that demeans women. It's mandatory now  such a fucking scam.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:12:39 PM EDT
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That guy skipped at least 2 safety briefs. I blame his 1SG
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:13:34 PM EDT
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If he's retired, why the hell does he have a gov credit card in the first place?
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:14:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:14:44 PM EDT
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Guess you don't have to smart to get that high. He was a fast-tracker. He was a LTC in 2005 when I worked with him briefly. He seemed pretty damn sharp. Those stars must have made him lose his common sense. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:17:28 PM EDT
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He should have classified the expenses as "Team Building" exercises.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:19:12 PM EDT
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You can take the brother out of the hood.....
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:21:27 PM EDT
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Hanging out with Upgrayedd. You see, a pimp's love is very different from that of a square's "Hamel! Stick to the technicals."
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:22:20 PM EDT
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diversity is our greatest strength. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:24:54 PM EDT
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He was a fast-tracker. He was a LTC in 2005 when I worked with him briefly. He seemed pretty damn sharp. Those stars must have made him lose his common sense. no. getting min tig'd promoted every time made him think he was untouchable and infallible. common in certain groups. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:29:53 PM EDT
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Yes only "diverse" dudes do dumb shit. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/f-petraeus-a-20150305.jpg I thought he was referring to the diversity of rank itself.... 
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:32:49 PM EDT
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I wonder if he's stripper-blocked himself out of his sweet post-service contractor gig.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:33:05 PM EDT
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1. Unfortunately, if you do a lot of travel, the GTCC is MANDATED and you are required to use it for airlines, rental cars and hotels (usually the big ticket items) as the .mil gets the payback from the vendor od the 1%-2% per purchase for using the card..
2. The derivation of the ranks of General, much like the differences in Colonels comes from the French phrase Lieu Tenans which basically means "to stand in the place of", thus a lieutenant colonel "stands in the place" of the colonel from the days of when a colonel commanded a regiment, the lieutenant colonel would be the assistant and stand in when the colonel was absent. For the General ranks, the Brigadier General would command a brigade, the major general was next up higher rank (Major meaning important) and the lieutenant general (3-star) would stand in for the general or assist the General (who is a 4-star in the US). Liken it to the Navy where there is a Commander (Army Lieutenant Colonel) and a Lieutenant Commander (Army Major). Now don't even get me started on the derivations of the ranks Major and Sergeant Major. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:36:01 PM EDT
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1. Unfortunately, if you do a lot of travel, the GTCC is MANDATED and you are required to use it for airlines, rental cars and hotels (usually the big ticket items) as the .mil gets the payback from the vendor od the 1%-2% per purchase for using the card.. 2. The derivation of the ranks of General, much like the differences in Colonels comes from the French phrase Lieu Tenans which basically means "to stand in the place of", thus a lieutenant colonel "stands in the place" of the colonel from the days of when a colonel commanded a regiment, the lieutenant colonel would be the assistant and stand in when the colonel was absent. For the General ranks, the Brigadier General would command a brigade, the major general was next up higher rank (Major meaning important) and the lieutenant general (3-star) would stand in for the general or assist the General (who is a 4-star in the US). Liken it to the Navy where there is a Commander (Army Lieutenant Colonel) and a Lieutenant Commander (Army Major). Now don't even get me started on the derivations of the ranks Major and Sergeant Major. 1. I've seen guys get orders canx lately due to not having a GTCC. Such bullshit. 2. That's interesting, I've never heard that history before. Thanks for sharing. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:45:52 PM EDT
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Stars fall all the time.
Edit: Probably with a few tears. |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:52:29 PM EDT
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General SaveAHo
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:55:19 PM EDT
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Not being .mil, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that a Lt. General is a higher rank than a Maj. General. fake news |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:57:12 PM EDT
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diversity is our greatest strength. Really? |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:57:29 PM EDT
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diversity is our greatest strength. ()
Sigh..... |
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Posted: 2/13/2017 2:58:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/13/2017 3:03:37 PM EDT
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Hmm after he retired they demote him.
So a guy a my company was fired last year. His father was on the board of directors of a very large client of ours so he was give a lot of leeway. However he was going onsite with other customers for sales and presentations. He always brought consultants with him. That was pretty common but as they digged and saw credit card reciepts for shopping sprees they realized they were basically boyfriends of his that were "consultants." Also he was married to a woman 
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