Army suspends retired three-star general over tweet sent to Jill Biden

[mystery-ak]

July 9, 2022 2:39pm EDT
Army suspends retired three-star general over tweet sent to Jill Biden
Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky congratulated Jill Biden on finally learning 'what a woman is'
By Timothy H.J. Nerozzi | Fox News

    A retired three-star general of the U.S. Army has been suspended from a "mentor" position after sarcastically congratulating first lady Jill Biden for learning "what a woman is."

The Army confirmed the suspension to Fox News Saturday and confirmed speculation that the veteran was under internal investigation for mocking Biden.

Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. Army for clarification on the matter. A spokesperson for the Army confirmed that Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky has been suspended. It also confirmed that he was part of an "inquiry," but provided no further details.

"Lt. Gen. Theodore Martin, commanding general of the Combined Arms Center, has suspended retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky from performing duties as a Highly Qualified Expert — Senior Mentor pending the outcome of the commander’s inquiry," the Army told Fox News.

https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/1540434135650639877

Volesky mocked Jill Biden on social media in June, responding to a tweet about the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

"For nearly 50 years, women have had the right to make our own decisions about our bodies. Today, that right was stolen from us," Jill Biden wrote in the aftermath of the Dobbs case. "And while we may be devastated by this injustice, we will not be silent. We will not sit back as the progress we have already won slips away."

"Glad to see you finally know what a woman is," Volesky replied.

The tweet has since been deleted.

more
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/army-suspends-retired-three-star-general-tweet-sent-jill-biden

[Kamaji]

Here's an image of the tweet with the retired general's reply:

[Hoodat]

Viewpoint discrimination.  Also, 'common sense' discrimination.

[mystery-ak]

He's a LtGen he should know not to disparage the CinC or his family..

[mountaineer]

At least he didn't call her the names Hunter threw her way.

[Hoodat]

He's a LtGen he should know not to disparage the CinC or his family..

Disparage?  Nonsense.  He was complimenting her for her newfound knowledge.

[mystery-ak]

Disparage?  Nonsense.  He was complimenting her for her newfound knowledge.

 

[sneakypete]

He's a LtGen he should know not to disparage the CinC or his family..

@mystery-ak

He is a RETIRED LTG. He is NOT on active duty,and as a retired soldier,it is none of the gooberments business WHAT he says as long as it isn't related to classified matters.

Here we were all worried about the Communists taking over,and here their freaking Fascist First Cousins slipped in and took over while we weren't paying any attention.

[mystery-ak]

@mystery-ak

He is a RETIRED LTG. He is NOT on active duty,and as a retired soldier,it is none of the gooberments business WHAT he says as long as it isn't related to classified matters.

Here we were all worried about the Communists taking over,and here their freaking Fascist First Cousins slipped in and took over while we weren't paying any attention.

I think that job he has now is a government program.......if it's not he is now a civilian and should be able to say anything he wants...

"Lt. Gen. Theodore Martin, commanding general of the Combined Arms Center, has suspended retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky from performing duties as a Highly Qualified Expert — Senior Mentor pending the outcome of the commander’s inquiry," the Army told Fox News.

Volesky is not serving as an active member of the military and is a civilian employee.

It is unknown how long the inquiry will take, and the Army has not released any additional information.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/army-suspends-retired-three-star-general-tweet-sent-jill-biden

Just showed this to Mike...43years US Army Aviation

He said this doesn't make any sense..sounds like Volesky is a  military contractor and should be able to say what he wants and more like someone being vindictive and trying to punish Volesky..

[mystery-ak]

@mystery-ak

Here we were all worried about the Communists taking over,and here their freaking Fascist First Cousins slipped in and took over while we weren't paying any attention.

Not only that they have released over 60k Guard and Reserve troops...the US cannot make recruitment now...

[SZonian]

He's a LtGen he should know not to disparage the CinC or his family..

She is NOT entitled to the privileges, customs and courtesies offered to the CinC by servicemembers due to his position...it is good decorum to do so, but she is no way entitled to those. 
Another dependapotamus wearing her husband's rank as her own.

[mystery-ak]

This article it explains it best..so far

A retired general is under investigation for insulting Jill Biden
By Andrea Widburg

Quote

    If you’re asking how the Pentagon could suspend a retired general, the answer is that Volesky is earning money on an hourly contractual basis doing work for the military. Since he’s retired, that’s a civilian job. Nevertheless, once in the military, always in the military. Technically, you can be called up for active duty at any time.


more here
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/07/a_retired_general_is_under_investigation_for_insulting_jill_biden.html


I still think it's just a matter of vindictiveness either by Joe or the Dr.

[Hoodat]

Reminds me of a story about a piccolo player and a preacher.

[Kamaji]

This article it explains it best..so far

A retired general is under investigation for insulting Jill Biden
By Andrea Widburg

Quote

    If you’re asking how the Pentagon could suspend a retired general, the answer is that Volesky is earning money on an hourly contractual basis doing work for the military. Since he’s retired, that’s a civilian job. Nevertheless, once in the military, always in the military. Technically, you can be called up for active duty at any time.


more here
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/07/a_retired_general_is_under_investigation_for_insulting_jill_biden.html


I still think it's just a matter of vindictiveness either by Joe or the Dr.

It’s clearly only about vindictiveness and abusing power to engage in a personal vendetta.